Veterinary Assistant

Newberlinvet; Canning; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this full-time role, you will support the medical team in providing exceptional care to animals while upholding the clinic's core values. Your responsibilities will include assisting with patient care, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring excellent client communication. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners. If you have a passion for animal care and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Yearly uniform allowance

Discount on veterinary care

401k retirement plan options

Medical insurance options

Paid time off

Life insurance options

Customized learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in various veterinary skills including surgery and nursing.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily clinic care and maintain client communication.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a veterinarian.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Pharmacy skills

Radiology skills

Surgery skills

Dental skills

Nursing skills

Client communication

Job description

Overview

City Way Animal Clinics has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

City Way Animal Clinics is a group of small veterinary practices in Indianapolis dedicated to exemplary veterinary medicine and patient care, healthy lifestyles, client education, and employee well-being, while maintaining honesty, integrity, fair pricing, and community involvement. We currently have four animal clinics in Fall Creek Place, Mass Ave, Fountain Square, and Irvington.

Location: Fall Creek - 2442 N Central Avenue, Suite A Indianapolis, Indiana 46205

Shift Details: Full-time position - shifts will include 4 weekdays working around business hours Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6pm, with every other Saturday required.

Pay Range: $16 - $19 hour based on experience

Benefits We Offer:

• Yearly uniform allowance
• Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
• 401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff
• Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
• Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities!

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client, and case-related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates, or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental, and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.