Surgery Vet Technician — Part-Time, Fast-Paced OR Team

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insur

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a part-time Surgery Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced team. You will support the surgery department, manage patient histories and medical records, assist with anesthesia and radiographs, and help provide post-operative care to patients and client communications.

The role requires strong communication, prior veterinary experience, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required, previous surgery experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, obtain patient histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc.
• Fill medications, enter charges and maintain accurate medical records, schedule appointments
• Create patient releases, navigate client conversations around treatment plans and financial obligations
• Prep patients for surgery, including shaving, scrubbing and positioning, assist with intubation and radiographs
• Proficiently perform blood draws and submit bloodwork
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
• Opening, turning over and cleaning operating rooms, as well as cleaning instruments and wrapping packs

Skills

Communication skills

Veterinary experience

Surgical support

Drug dosage calculations

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a part-time Surgery Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced team. You will support the surgery department, manage patient histories and medical records, assist with anesthesia and radiographs, and help provide post-operative care to patients and client communications.

The role requires strong communication, prior veterinary experience, and the ability to work flexible hours.