Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their team in Columbia City, IN. This role offers a unique opportunity to support a passionate medical team while providing top-notch care for pets. With a focus on professional growth and a positive work culture, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be eager to learn. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage, and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes staff well-being. If you have a love for animals and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee discount for veterinary care

Medical, vision and dental benefits

401k retirement plan options

Yearly scrub/uniform allowance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Life insurance options

Customized learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a veterinary environment required.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• Proficient in various veterinary skills including surgery and nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily duties for clinic care and client communication.
• Maintain patient records accurately and provide client education.
• Perform clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance as directed.

Skills

General cat and dog handling experience

Customer service experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Adaptability and eagerness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Line Street Veterinary Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a

full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Line Street Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accredited, full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Columbia City, IN. The professional and courteous staff at Line Street Veterinary Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care 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.

Line Street Veterinary Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Columbia City, IN and surrounding areas. We are proud to call patients from as close as Columbia City, to as far out as Fort Wayne, Albion, Warsaw, Elkhart, Syracuse, Huntington, Larwill, Pierceton, Angola and Goshen, part of our Line Street family.

We're a positive culture hospital, that prioritizes the health and wellness of it's staff. Looking to hire a new staff member immediately

Location: 520 N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725

Clinic Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am-7:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-2:00pm

Compensation: $15-17/hr-commensurate with experience

Ideal Qualifications:

• General cat and dog handling experience required, professional animal experience preferred (day care, shelter, veterinary, pet sitting)
• Customer service experience required
• Must be adaptable and eager to learn
• Don't have experience? You can still apply! We can train anyone who is passionate about animals and ready to grow in this field! Just remember to put a note on your resume letting us know why you want to join the veterinary field!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Running exam rooms and obtaining patient medical history, client communication and education, patient handling and restraint, assisting vet tech and doctor with any needs, patient recovery, filling medications, cleaning duties, filling in reception duties as needed

Benefits we offer:

• Industry leading pay
• Employee discount for veterinary care for your furry family members
• Medical, vision and dental benefits package for full-time employees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
• A yearly scrub/uniform allowance for all employees
• Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees
• Life insurance and other benefit options are also available for full-time employees
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities

Special Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds, and over 50 pounds with a co-worker.
• Endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods.
• Ability to be confident around pets.
• Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• Client needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.
• Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while in a hospital environment.
• Employee is 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.
• Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.
• Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• 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.

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.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other
basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.