Surgery Veterinary Assistant

MedVet Associates, Ltd; Garden City (ID); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Ins ura

Pet Insurance

Short-Term Disability and Long-TermDI

Continuing Education Opportunities and

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in Garden City, Idaho, seeks a Surgery Veterinary Assistant to support the surgical team. You will manage appointments, take histories, and help with post-operative care and client communication.

The role requires prior veterinary experience; a State Registered Veterinary Technician license is preferred, with strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Competitive benefits and shift pay offered.

Qualifications

• State-registered veterinary technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; surgery experience desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, obtain patient histories, medical records, invoicing, discharges, etc.
• Fill medications, enter charges and maintain accurate medical records, schedule appointments.
• Create patient releases, discuss treatment plans and financial obligations with clients.
• 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.
• Open, turn over and clean operating rooms; clean instruments and wrap packs.

Skills

Vet tech license

Veterinary experience

Medical calculations

Communication skills

Adaptability

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. 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

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:

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred
• 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 communication skills

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

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 check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.