Surgery Registered Veterinary Technician

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Credentialed Technician to join their fast-paced surgery team in Mountain View, California. The role entails managing patient care, assisting during surgeries, and ensuring proper documentation. Ideal candidates will hold a veterinary technician license and possess strong communication and calculation skills. MedVet offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k matching, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license required.
• Prior veterinary experience required; surgery experience desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, obtain patient histories and maintain medical records.
• Assist with surgery preparation including intubation and radiographs.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in calculations

Ability to work efficiently

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations, such as chemotherapy, radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology, and more. We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.

We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

We are looking for:

Surgery Veterinary Credentialed Technician

Our Surgery team is a fast-paced environment, perfect for technicians seeking training in multiple facets of the department and interaction with other hospital teams. This role requires strong communication skills to liaise between surgeons and clients and to deliver post-operative care instructions.

What you’ll do:

1. Manage appointments, obtain patient histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc.
2. Fill medications, enter charges, and maintain accurate medical records, schedule appointments.
3. Create patient releases, navigate client conversations around treatment plans and financial obligations.
4. Prepare patients for surgery, including shaving, scrubbing, and positioning; assist with intubation and radiographs.
5. Proficiently perform blood draws and submit bloodwork.
6. Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
7. Open, turn over, and clean operating rooms, as well as clean instruments and wrap packs.

Compensation:

This position has an initial hiring range of $30.25 to $44.00 per hour based on skillset and experience.

Who are you:

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license required.
• Prior veterinary experience required; previous surgery experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.).
• Flexible with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Perks and Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Vision, and Dental.
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• 401k with employer match.
• Elective short-term disability and company-paid long-term disability.
• Elective Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Shift Differentials and On-call Pay.
• Uniform Allowance.
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance.
• Continuing education opportunities and assistance program.
• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities.

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug-free organization; employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen and background check.