Surgery Veterinary Technician
Required skills
- Veterinary Technician license
- prior veterinary experience
- calculations
- verbal communication skills
- written communication skills
Nice to have
- surgery experience
Role summary
MedVet is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to join their fast-growing national team. This role involves advanced medical treatments and innovations, requiring collaboration and compassion. The technician will manage appointments, patient histories, medical records, and client communication regarding treatment plans and financial obligations. Responsibilities include prepping patients for surgery, assisting with intubation and radiographs, performing blood draws, and maintaining surgical suites and instruments. A state-registered veterinary technician license is preferred, along with prior veterinary experience and proficiency in calculations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses excellent communication skills.
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.
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