Surgery Veterinary Assistant

medvet; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending

401k with Employer Match

PTO

Job summary

MedVet in Cincinnati is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced surgical team. The role requires assisting surgeons, managing records, and coordinating client communications, with a Tuesday-Friday 7a-5:30p schedule and rotating weekends.

The ideal candidate has veterinary experience, strong calculation skills for drugs and CRIs, and the ability to work flexible hours while delivering high-quality patient care and clear post-operative instructions.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRI, conversions).
• Flexible with hours and able to work extra hours when needed.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, take histories, and maintain records.
• Fill medications, enter charges, and schedule appointments.
• Create patient releases and discuss treatment plans with clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with procedures.
• Perform blood draws and submit labs.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Clean operating rooms and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Vet assistance

Medical records

Drug 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: Surgery Veterinary Assistant

Proposed Work Schedule:

Tuesday-Friday 7a-5:30p, rotating weekends;

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

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, FSA and Independent Care Spending
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
• Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long 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