Job detail

Surgery Veterinary Assistant

MedVet

#Fast-Paced Environment #Leadership #Medical Records #Teamwork #Surgery #Blood Draws #Compassion #Communication Skills #Clinical Team

Quick overview

Responsibilities

include managing appointments, obtaining patient histories, handling medical record keeping, invoicing, and patient discharges. The role also involves preparing patients for surgery, assisting with procedures, performing blood draws, and maintaining operating room cleanliness.

Requirements summary

Prior veterinary experience is required, with previous surgery experience being desired. Candidates must be proficient in calculations, including drugs and unit conversions, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising between surgeons and clients.

Patient PreparationInvoicingScheduling AppointmentsTreatment PlansPositioningScrubbingMedical Record KeepingRadiographsCharge EntryMedication FillingPatient HistoriesPatient DischargesPatient ReleasesShavingIntubation AssistanceFinancial Obligations Navigation

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 Proposed hours: Sundays 8am-6:30pm, Monday 9am-7:30pm, Thursday 8am-6:30pm, Friday 8am-6:30pm 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

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

Benefits

Shift Differentials

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Short-Term Disability

FSA

HSA

Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Uniform Allowance

Life and Accident Insurance

On-call Pay

Employee Pet Discounts

Vision and Dental

Independent Care Spending

401k with Employer Match

Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program