PRN Vet Tech / Assistant - Mobile Specialty Surgery | Per-Case Pay
7 days ago
Cincinnati
Job Description Position Type: PRN / Relief (1-4 days per week - Tues-Fri) Number of hires for this role: 1-4 Compensation: Per-case pay, based on credentials, experience, and role Experienced Vet Techs and Assistants: Supplement Your Income with Premium PRN Shifts! About Our Practice: Thank you for considering us! Midwest Veterinary Surgery, LLC (MVS) is a concierge, mobile specialty surgical practice that offers a variety of advanced procedures performed by a Board-Certified Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, Dr. Kari Swanson. MVS is partnered with over 20 general practices across the Greater Cincinnati/Dayton/Northern Kentucky area, which requires time spent in a vehicle commuting between hospitals daily. We are seeking dependable, detail-oriented, and compassionate PRN/relief veterinary surgical technicians and assistants to join our team on a per-case basis. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced veterinary professionals who enjoy working in a specialized surgical environment, value teamwork, and appreciate a flexible schedule without a traditional full-time commitment. Position Overview: The PRN/relief team member will assist with the setup, preparation, and support of mobile surgical cases. This hands-on role requires experience in surgery and/or anesthesia, strong attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a collaborative surgical team. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a surgical setting and understands the importance of patient safety, aseptic technique, equipment organization, and smooth case flow. Key Responsibilities • Assist with unloading the vehicle and transporting equipment and supplies into the practice facility., • Help set up the surgical space, organize equipment, and ensure all necessary instruments and supplies are available., • Assist with patient preparation for surgery, including clipping, surgical site preparation, and other assigned preoperative tasks., • Scrub in to assist the surgeon during surgical procedures, as appropriate to training, experience, and role., • Assist with patient positioning and safe handling for diagnostic imaging, including radiographs., • Ensure sterility of all supplies and instruments during setup of surgical procedure, • Support appropriate aseptic technique and maintain a clean, organized, sterile surgical environment in the OR, • Occasional monitoring of anesthesia for orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, • Assist with operating room breakdown and cleaning of the OR and instruments following each case., • Inventory, organize, pack, and securely load surgical equipment and supplies back into the vehicle., • Ensure equipment and supplies are properly handled, accounted for, and ready for future cases. Physical Requirements: • Able to lift/carry 25-50lbs, • Able to wear a mask/surgical gown/PPE for extended period of time, • Standing in same position for extended period of time, • Walking/stairs/bending/kneeling/squatting/twisting/gripping, • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication, • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near and far, • Occasional driving with passenger(s) and equipment, • Able to sit in a vehicle for ~30-45 minutes at a time, 2-3 times daily, • Able to read/type in vehicle while traveling preferred Qualifications • US work authorization (Required), • Associates of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.) in Veterinary Technology (Preferred), • State veterinary technician Licensure (preferred), • Veterinary technician experience: 2+ years (Preferred), • Veterinary surgery experience: 1+ year (Preferred), • Veterinary anesthesia experience: 1+ year (Preferred), • Registered/credentialed veterinary technicians and experienced veterinary assistants with relevant surgical or anesthesia experience are encouraged to apply., • Familiarity with surgical patient preparation, aseptic technique, anesthesia monitoring, patient positioning, and operating room workflow is strongly preferred., • Ability to assist the surgeon during procedures, consistent with training, experience, and role., • Communicate effectively with the surgeon and other team members to support efficient workflow and excellent patient care., • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety., • Ability to safely lift, carry, and transport equipment and supplies as needed., • Dependable, adaptable, professional, and comfortable working in a team-oriented surgical environment., • Ability to follow directions, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, and work efficiently in a dynamic setting., • A positive attitude and willingness to assist with all aspects of case setup, surgical support, and equipment breakdown. Schedule & Compensation: • PRN / Relief Scheduling: Work is offered on an as-needed basis according to surgical case volume and scheduling needs., • Flat-Rate, Per-Case Pay: Team members receive a predetermined flat rate for each assigned surgical case, rather than hourly compensation., • Role-Based Compensation: Flat rates vary based on position, credentials, experience, and responsibilities. Registered/credentialed veterinary technicians may receive a different per-case rate than veterinary assistants., • Flexible Commitment: Ideal for veterinary professionals seeking supplemental income or flexible work alongside other employment., • Variable Case Needs: Case locations, scheduling, and case duration may vary. Specific flat rates for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants will be discussed during the hiring process based on each candidate’s qualifications and experience. Work Location: Our main office space is located in Montgomery, OH; we do not see clients/patients at our office, this is our “home base” where we meet in the morning and where we prepare for the following day’s surgeries in the afternoon. • We are partnered with over 20 general practices in the Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky areas, and we travel to 1-2 of those hospitals daily. Why Join Our Team? • Be part of a specialty concierge, mobile veterinary surgical practice., • Work closely with a board-certified small animal surgeon providing specialty veterinary care in the general practice setting., • Gain exposure to various specialty surgical cases and procedures., • Enjoy flexible, per-case work without a traditional full-time schedule., • Put your surgical and/or anesthesia experience to use in a collaborative, patient-focused environment., • Expand your skills related to surgery and anesthesia How to Apply: If you are an experienced veterinary professional who enjoys surgery, values teamwork, and is interested in flexible, per-case opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your résumé and a cover letter outlining your veterinary experience, surgical and/or anesthesia skills, credentials, availability, and interest in PRN/relief work. Please also include why you are applying, what makes you unique among vet techs and assistants, what valuable attribute or skill you would bring to the Midwest Veterinary Surgery team. We look forward to meeting you! \nCompany Description Midwest Veterinary Surgery, LLC (MVS) is a concierge, mobile specialty veterinary surgical practice, founded by board-certified small animal surgeon, Dr. Kari Swanson. We offer select advanced surgical services to primary care veterinary practices around the greater Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Our mission is to make specialty veterinary surgery more accessible to the pets of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky while building strong collaborative relationships with the referring veterinary community. Midwest Veterinary Surgery, LLC (MVS) is a concierge, mobile specialty veterinary surgical practice, founded by board-certified small animal surgeon, Dr. Kari Swanson. We offer select advanced surgical services to primary care veterinary practices around the greater Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Our mission is to make specialty veterinary surgery more accessible to the pets of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky while building strong collaborative relationships with the referring veterinary community.