Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant

Advanced Animal Hospital Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support urgent care services in a thriving veterinary clinic. This role involves providing exceptional client communication, assisting with medical care, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess a variety of veterinary skills. Join a compassionate team that values work-life balance and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about animal care and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Benefits package

401k with match

Scrub allowance

Pet discounts

Wellness programs

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary experience, preferably in ER or high volume.
• Proficiency in various veterinary skills including surgery and nursing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client Communication

Veterinary Skills

Laboratory Skills

Surgical Skills

Radiology Skills

Dental Skills

Nursing Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

England Run Veterinary Clinic is opening URGENT CARE SERVICES to our community! We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

We are seeking confident technicians with great client communication skills! We are opening our practice to offer Urgent Care Services to our community. We are looking for a technician that can use their skills to their fullest and is quick thinking on their feet.

We have a tight knit family atmosphere, offering a work life balance schedule with quality medicine.

We are a 5 DVM, full-service veterinary medical facility located in Fredericksburg, VA. The professional and courteous staff at England Run seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for their highly valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.

Location: 756 Warrenton Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Shift Schedule: Urgent Care hours will be offered Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am- 8:00pm. Our general practice hours will remain 8:00am- 6:00pm M-F. This position will be part-time.

Compensation: $20-22/hr with UC shift differential for any UC shift worked MUST HAVE PREVIOUS VETERINARY CLINIC EXPERIENCE

Benefits we offer:

• Medical Benefits package (FT only), vacation (FT only), 401k (match), scrub allowance, pet discounts & wellness programs.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on culture, wellness & balance.
• 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

Essential Functions:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of Mission Veterinary Partners and Mission Vet Urgent Care.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by 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.

Additional Functions:

• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
• Must be comfortable working evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high volume experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.