Lead Veterinary Assistant: Shift Lead & Mentor
Mission Pet Health
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Job summary
Mission Pet Health is seeking a Lead Veterinary Assistant to join our Jacksonville Beach, FL team. You will lead the medical support staff, ensure high standards of patient care, and partner with hospital leadership to implement best practices.
Immediate impact on daily operations and team collaboration is expected. You will mentor technicians and assistants, coordinate shifts, and help optimize workflows while supporting veterinarians and maintaining accurate medical records.
Qualifications
- Leadership and team-motivating abilities required.
- Strong client communication skills.
- Experience with veterinary assistant duties and animal handling.
- Comfort lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure.
Responsibilities
- Lead the medical support team and coordinate workflows.
- Mentor veterinary technicians and assistants.
- Identify process gaps and drive improvements with management.
- Support veterinarians in patient care and record-keeping.
- Enhance client experience through scheduling and discharge explanations.
- Uphold infection control and facility standards.
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Job description
Mission Pet Health is seeking a Lead Veterinary Assistant to join our Jacksonville Beach, FL team. You will lead the medical support staff, ensure high standards of patient care, and partner with hospital leadership to implement best practices.
Immediate impact on daily operations and team collaboration is expected. You will mentor technicians and assistants, coordinate shifts, and help optimize workflows while supporting veterinarians and maintaining accurate medical records.
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