Veterinary Assistant

Advanced Animal Hospital Group; Kenosha (WI); 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 supporting medical staff, providing patient care, and ensuring a welcoming environment for clients and their pets. With opportunities for leadership and training, you will thrive in a dynamic setting that values your contributions. Enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive compensation, and a range of benefits including medical insurance and a 401k plan. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401k retirement plan with company match

Discount on veterinary care

Paid time off and holidays

Yearly uniform allowance

Life insurance options

Customized learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a veterinary environment required.
• Proficiency in various veterinary skills and ability to stay calm in crises.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily clinic duties and provide excellent client care.
• Maintain patient records and perform patient care under DVM direction.

Skills

Veterinary skills

Client communication

Laboratory skills

Pharmacy skills

Surgery skills

Dental skills

Nursing skills

Patience and composure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Companion Animal Hospital Kenosha is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing veterinary practice!

Location:
4415 52nd St
Kenosha, WI 53144

Compensation:
$16-$20/hour

Shift Details:
Full time position working 4 day work weeks with every third rotational Saturdays.

Clinic hours:
Monday-Wednesday 8am-7pm, Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-7pm and Saturday 8am-12pm.

We are a four DVM hospital with the latest in diagnostic, medical, and surgical capabilities! We are a teaching hospital and welcome any level of experience. Leadership and training opportunities are available!

We are here to service the cities of Kenosha, WI, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Racine, WI, Zion, IL, Mount Pleasant, WI, Union Grove, WI, Winthrop Harbor, IL, Beach Park, IL, Bristol, WI, Sturtevant, WI and more!

Benefits We Offer:

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