Surgery Veterinary Assistant

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; 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 Insur-

Elective Short-Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Assistant to support the surgery team with patient prep, records, and post-operative care. The role involves collaboration with surgeons and clients to communicate treatment plans and financial obligations, and to ensure smooth workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, assisting with intubation and imaging, handling medications and records, and maintaining a clean,

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required, surgery experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions).
• Able to work flexible hours in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, obtain patient histories, medical records, invoicing, discharges.
• Fill medications, enter charges, maintain medical records, schedule appointments.
• Create patient releases, discuss treatment plans and financial obligations with clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery, assist with intubation and radiographs.
• Perform blood draws and submit samples for lab work.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Open, clean, and prep operating rooms and instrument packs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calculations

Veterinary experience

Surgery assistance

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

This position as an initial hiring range of $29.00-$35.00 per hour based on skills and experience.

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 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.