What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Veterinary Assistant position at MedVet?
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: Anesthesia Veterinary Assistant
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 8a-6:30pm, rotating on call weekends
The Anesthesia Veterinary Assistant performs decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of instrumentation and medical equipment for surgeries and procedures, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.
What you’ll do:
- Maintaining proper sterile technique
- Proactive distribution of all necessary equipment and instrumentation for surgeries and procedures
- Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination
- Accurately handle and care for instruments, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification, and assembly
- Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization
- Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of sterilization equipment
- Assembling, disassembling, and disinfecting operating and procedure rooms
Who you are:
- Minimum 2-year veterinary experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize, time manage, and critically think.
- Capability to work well in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Perks and Benefits include:
- Strong career growth and personal development opportunities
- 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.