Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant

Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a full or part-time veterinary assistant to our Ophthalmology department. The Ophthalmology team at BEVS is a close-knit group of quality-focused veterinary professionals. The ideal candidate is someone who is upbeat, enjoys detail oriented tasks, and strives to create a sterile field and optimal environment for topnotch surgical care. This person needs to be able to handle tasks independently while also working closely as a team with the veterinarians and technicians. Main job duties will include sterile park and prep of surgical instruments, surgical prep, setup, and cleanup, assisting with daily appointment flow and patient handling, and fielding client least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred, and training is available for the right candidate. Because BEVS is a multidepartment hospital, additional training opportunities exist in the Emergency & Critical Care department, and some holiday coverage is required to support the team. Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont's only specialty and 24/7 emergency animal hospital and we provide a level of care you simply won't find anyplace else in the state. From expert emergency and critical care 24 hours a day to advanced veterinary specialty and referral services—including dentistry and oral surgery, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, radioiodine therapy, and surgery—BEVS animal hospital is a trusted partner not only to you and your pet, but also to the region's primary care veterinarians. Our Comprehensive benefit package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling Continuing education allowance and professional development support Mental Health Resources Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave Perks for Your Pets Too! Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner