Surgery Veterinary Technician - Days

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician. This role involves managing appointments, assisting in surgical procedures, and ensuring effective communication with clients. The ideal candidate will have a state registered veterinary technician license and prior veterinary experience, thriving in a fast-paced environment, and efficiently performing a variety of tasks essential for patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required.
• Previous surgery experience desired.
• Flexibility with work hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient histories and medical record keeping.
• Prep patients for surgery including shaving and positioning.
• Deliver post-operative care instructions.

Skills

Communication

Proficiency in calculations

Flexibility

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 Technician

Proposed Schedule: Mon-Thurs 8a-6p

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 communicationskills 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 maintainaccurate 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, previoussurgery 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.