Surgery Veterinary Assistant

MedVet; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA & FSA

401k

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Pet Discounts

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

Career Growth

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician in New Orleans to support a fast-paced surgical team. You will assist surgeons, manage patient records, prepare for procedures, and ensure accurate documentation while delivering compassionate client care.

Join a collaborative hospital that values teamwork, leadership, and compassion, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing education opportunities. Previous surgery exposure is a plus, and adaptability for varied shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required; surgical experience preferred.
• Proficient in drug calculations (CRIs, dosages) and unit conversions.
• Flexible with hours and able to work extra shifts when needed.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospital.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, obtain patient histories, medical records, invoicing, and discharge patients.
• Fill medications, enter charges, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Create patient releases and discuss treatment plans and finances with clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with intubation and radiographs.
• 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

Communication skills

Veterinary experience

Surgical assistance

Drug calculation

Flexible hours

Fast-paced work

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 Technician

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:

• communication skills 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 check.

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