Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant MedVet - 3.6 Plano, TX Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Dispensing prescriptions Direct patient care Medical chart preparation Veterinary medication administration Veterinary equipment cleaning Injectable medication administration Ophthalmic medical procedure assistance Pre-operative ophthalmic care Caseload management Operating room preparation Mid-level Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery High school diploma or GED Animal drug administration Ambulatory surgery assistance experience Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Pharmaceutical calculations Animal patient charting Cleaning Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement Veterinary surgical instrument sterilization Veterinary post-operative care Patient sedation monitoring Patient treatment Pet medication administration Post-operative ophthalmic care Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description Veterinary Eye Institute (VEI) a MedVet Partner, 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 Schedule:

M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm 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. You could assist with tonometry, corneal stains, Schirmer tear testing, as well as TPRs and chemical ablations. What you'll 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 required, 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 401k with employer match Elective short-term disability and company paid long term disability Elective Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Uniform Allowance Employee Pet Discounts 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.