Surgery Veterinary Assistant

MedVet
Vancouver, WA

MedVetis 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 theMedVetexperience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.We arelooking for:SurgeryVeterinaryAssistant
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 7am-4:30pm
Our Surgery team is a fast-paced environment, perfect forveterinary professionalsthat are looking for training in multiplefacetsof the department and interaction with the other teams in the hospital. This team requiresstrong communicationskillstoliaison between surgeons and clients and deliverpost-operative careinstructions.
Whatyou’lldo:
  • Manage appointments,obtainpatienthistories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges,etc
  • Fill medications, enter charges andmaintainaccuratemedical records, schedule appointments
  • Create patient releases, navigate client conversations around treatment plans and financial obligations
  • Prep patientsfor surgery, including shaving,scrubbingand positioning,assistingwith intubation and radiographs
  • Proficiently perform blooddrawsandsubmitbloodwork
  • Ensure documentation isaccurateand complete
  • Opening, turning over and cleaning operating rooms, as well as cleaning instruments and wrapping packs
Whoyou are:
  • Prior veterinary experiencerequired,previoussurgeryexperience desired
  • Proficientincalculations(drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
  • Flexibility with work hours and able to workadditionalhours when necessary
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Possess a Veterinary Medication Clerk License or the ability to obtain one upon receiving an offer of employment
This role is about more than just the technical aspects of veterinary care.It'sabout showing compassion, leading with empathy, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners every day. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.Perks and Benefits: Our Commitment to Your Well-Being:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits, Vision, and Dental coverage
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Competitive Shift Differentials and On-Call Pay on top of base rate
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Employee Pet Discounts
  • Elective Life Insurance
Compensation:This position has an initial hiring range of $20.75 to $31.00 per hour based on skillset and experience. We support our weekend and overnight caregivers with lucrative shift differentials:
  • Hours worked between 8pm and 11:59pm = base pay + $2/hour
  • Hours worked between 12am to 7:59am = base pay + $3/hour
  • Hours worked on Weekends (day or night) = base pay +$1/hour + any applicable differential
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.














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