Surgery Veterinary Assistant- Inventory and Patient Prep

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing surgery inventory, prepping patients for surgery, and ensuring accurate documentation in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and prior veterinary experience, with opportunities for career growth and personal development. Join a collaborative team that values teamwork, leadership, and compassion, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts

Continuing Education Opportunities

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Life and Accident Insurance

Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required, previous surgery experience desired.
• Strong communication skills to liaise between surgeons and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing surgery inventory including organization and ordering.
• Prep patients for surgery, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Veterinary experience

Surgery experience

Proficient in calculations

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility with work hours

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-Inventory and Patient Prep

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:

• Assist with managing surgery inventory including organization and ordering
• Ensure correct surgery implants are being charged for
• Assist with bi-annual implant count to ensure process efficiency
• Prep patients for surgery, including shaving, scrubbing and positioning, assisting with intubation and radiographs
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
• Opening, turning over and cleaning operating rooms, as well as cleaning instruments and wrapping packs

Who are you:

• Strong 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.