Surgery Veterinary Technician — Fast-Paced OR & Client Care

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

HSA/FSA

401k Match

PTO

Shift differentials

On-call pay

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts

Pet insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Continuing education

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced surgery team. You will support surgeons with patient prep, anesthesia assistance, postoperative care, and accurate medical records to ensure excellent client communication and patient outcomes.

This role requires a State Registered Veterinary Technician license or equivalent experience, is suited for candidates with veterinary and surgery exposure, and offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Vet technician license

Veterinary experience

Medical calculations

Fast-paced environment

Time management

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced surgery team. You will support surgeons with patient prep, anesthesia assistance, postoperative care, and accurate medical records to ensure excellent client communication and patient outcomes.

This role requires a State Registered Veterinary Technician license or equivalent experience, is suited for candidates with veterinary and surgery exposure, and offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.