Surgery Veterinary Technician

MedVetSan Jose, CaliforniaOn-siteFull-timeListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

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 g laucoma , 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.       W e are  looking for: S urgery  Veterinary  Technician  
Proposed Schedule: Mon-Thurs 9-7pm or Tues-Fri 9-7pm   Compensation:   The hiring range for this position is $28.25 - $44.00/hour based on skillset and experience.     Our Surgery team is a fast-paced environment, perfect for   t echnicians 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   draw s   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.