Veterinary Technician for Ophthalmology

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Eye Institute seeks an Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant to provide quality care in a busy environment. Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries, handling patient care, and performing ocular testing. Ideal candidates are proactive, flexible, and eager to learn in a specialized veterinary field. Comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits, Vision and Dental

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required, with ophthalmology experience desired.
• Eager to learn about diseases and medication specific to ophthalmology.
• Ability to work energetically for entire shifts up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check charts for patient care and surgical procedures.
• Perform ocular testing and assist with surgical procedures.
• Maintain surgical OR, including cleaning and organizing equipment.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Calculations proficiency

Flexibility with work hours

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Eye Institute (VEI) is the leading veterinarian owned and led network of stand-alone ophthalmology practices. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. We treat things like cataracts, glaucoma, uveitis, ulcers, sudden blindness, and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team

We are looking for:

Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant

The Ophthalmology team is unique in that it specializes in appointment-based patient care, as well as assisting and preparing for surgeries. Ophthalmology is a fast-paced service with a high caseload, alternating between appointment and surgery days. You could assist with tonometry, corneal stains, Schirmer tear testing, as well as TPRs and chemical ablations.

What you’ll do:

Prioritize caseload and patient care and prepare and check charts for appropriate paperwork
Obtain vitals and perform ocular testing
Assist with surgical procedures
Prepare, call in or create written prescriptions
Knowledge of various routes of drug administration and ability to calculate and administer injections and fluids.
Anesthesia monitoring (placing monitoring equipment, understanding and ability to evaluate values, manually monitor patient if necessary).
Pre/Post-Surgical patient care and patient recovery.
Maintaining surgical OR, equipment and instruments including cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing and organizing.
Perform client call backs.
• Rotational Weekly On Call Shifts are required

Who are you:

High school diploma of equivalent
Prior veterinary experience required, previous ophthalmology 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
Critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate needs inter & intra-departmentally
Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes up to 10 hours per day
Eager to learn more about diseases and medication specific to ophthalmology

Perks and Benefits include:

Comprehensive Health Benefits, Vision and Dental
HSA, FSA and Dependent Care FSA
401k with employer match
Elective short-term disability and company paid long term disability
Elective Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
Uniform Allowance
Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
Continuing education opportunities and assistance program
Strong career growth and personal development opportunities

Come as you are. VEI 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.

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