Surgery Veterinary Assistant

Jobvite, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

HSA/FSA

401k match

PTO

On-call pay

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts

Disability & Life

CE opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a dedicated Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency and specialty team. The role supports surgical procedures, patient prep, and client communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include managing records, medication handling, and assisting with anesthesia and radiographs, with a Tuesday–Friday schedule and rotating weekends. Prior veterinary and surgical experience is required, with strong math skills and teamwork emphasized.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience is required.
• Previous surgery experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, obtain patient histories, medical records, invoicing, patient discharges.
• Fill medications, enter charges and maintain medical records, schedule appointments.
• Create patient releases and discuss treatment plans and financial obligations with clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including shaving, scrubbing and positioning, assist with intubation and radiographs.
• Perform blood draws and submit bloodwork.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Open, turn over and clean operating rooms and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Vet experience

Surgery experience

Math calculations

Job description

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation,dermatology and so much 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: SurgeryVeterinaryAssistant Proposed Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 7a-5:30p, rotating weekends;.

What you’ll do:

• 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

Who are you:

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

Perks and Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Vision and Dental
• HSA,FSAand Independent Care Spending
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials andOn-callPay
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
• Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and companypaidLong Term Disability
• 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 also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background