Veterinary Assistant

Newberlinvet; Greenfield (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. This full-time role involves providing essential medical care to animals while ensuring excellent client service. You will engage in hands-on patient care, manage client communications, and contribute to a collaborative environment. With a focus on high-quality veterinary services, this position offers opportunities for growth and mentorship within a supportive network. If you're passionate about animal care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Discounts for pets

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k with company match

Yearly scrub allowance

Developmental opportunities

Flexible schedule

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary environment preferred, with strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle fast-paced and stressful situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily clinic care and provide excellent client communication.
• Perform patient care under the direction of a DVM and maintain clinic upkeep.

Skills

Animal Restraint

Blood Draws

Injections

General Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Laboratory Skills

Pharmacy Skills

Radiology Skills

Surgery Skills

Dental Skills

Nursing Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Crawford Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team!

Experience is preferred but not required – we’re willing to train the right candidate!

Location:

4607 S 108th St
Greenfield, WI 53228

Join our fast-paced, 5-doctor veterinary practice dedicated to high-quality patient care and client service. We're seeking a motivated, confident, and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Preferred candidates will have experience with animal restraint, blood draws, injections, and general patient care. This position involves working hands-on with both patients and clients, so strong communication and teamwork skills are essential!

Clinic Hours:
Monday and Wednesdays: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

Schedule: Full Time schedule is typically 3 full days and a half day Monday-Friday. Saturdays are required for all staff, on a rotating schedule.

Compensation: $18-22/hour

Benefits we offer:

• Discounts for your furry friends!
• Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
• 401k program with company match starting day 1!
• A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
• Developmental opportunities for mentorship, growth and leadership within a greater network of clinics.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it!

Apply today to become part of our caring and energetic team!

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.
• Perform 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.