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Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician

MedVet, Gainesville, FL, United States


Overview

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.

Position

Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant
Proposed Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:30a-5:30p or Mon-Fri 8a-5p

About the Ophthalmology Team

The Ophthalmology team specializes in appointment-based patient care, as well as assisting and preparing for surgeries. It 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.

Rotational Weekly on Call Shifts are required

Rotational Support of Dallas location required

Who are you
High school diploma or 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
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

VEI is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization; employment with VEI is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check. VEI does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

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