Veterinary Surgery Technician

MedVet; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA, FSA

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Pet Discounts and Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to support our fast-paced surgical team and collaborate with surgeons and staff across departments. This role focuses on post-operative care, client communication and accurate medical recordkeeping.

Ideal candidates will have a state-registered veterinary technician license (preferred), prior veterinary and surgery experience, strong math skills for dosing and charges, and the ability to adapt to varying shifts in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required, surgery experience preferred.
• Proficient in calculations for drugs, infusions and conversions.
• Flexible with work hours and able to work extra shifts when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, obtain patient histories and maintain records.
• Fill medications, enter charges and schedule appointments.
• Create patient releases and discuss treatment plans and costs with clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with procedures and imaging.
• Perform blood draws and submit bloodwork.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Open, clean and maintain operating rooms and instruments.

Skills

Vet technician license

Veterinary experience

Medical calculations

Flexibility in hours

Fast-paced work ethic

Communication skills

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:

• 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

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.