Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant

Orlando, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Veterinary Eye Institute (VEI) is the leading veterinarian owned and led network of stand-alone ophthalmology practices. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. We treat things like cataracts glaucoma uveitis ulcers sudden blindness and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team

We are looking for: Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant

Proposed Schedule: Mon Tue Wed & Fri (1st Shift Hours)

The Ophthalmology team is unique in that it specializes in appointment-based patient care as well as assisting and preparing for surgeries. Ophthalmology is a fast-paced service with a high caseload alternating between appointment and surgery days.

What youll do:

Prioritize caseload and patient care and prepare and check charts for appropriate paperwork

Obtain vitals and perform ocular testing

Assist with surgical procedures

Prepare call in or create written prescriptions

Knowledge of various routes of drug administration and ability to calculate and administer injections and fluids.

Anesthesia monitoring (placing monitoring equipment understanding and ability to evaluate values manually monitor patient if necessary).

Pre/Post-Surgical patient care and patient recovery.

Maintaining surgical OR equipment and instruments including cleaning wrapping sterilizing and organizing.

Perform client call backs.

Who are you:

High school diploma of equivalent

Prior veterinary experience previous ophthalmology 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

Critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate needs inter & intra-departmentally

Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift sometimes up to 10 hours per day

Eager to learn more about diseases and medication specific to ophthalmology

Perks and Benefits include:

Comprehensive Health Benefits Vision and Dental

HSA FSA and Dependent Care FSA

401k with employer match

Elective short-term disability and company paid long term disability

Elective Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance

Continuing education opportunities and assistance program

Strong career growth and personal development opportunities

Come as you are. VEI 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.

VEI does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

DescriptionVeterinary Eye Institute (VEI) is the leading veterinarian owned and led network of stand-alone ophthalmology practices. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. We treat things like cataracts glaucoma uveitis ulcers sudden blindness and so much more! We a...