Veterinary Assistant

Appanasha Pet Clinics; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support the medical team in a dynamic environment. The role requires significant prior experience in a veterinary setting. Enjoy benefits like medical coverage, a 401k program, and flexible scheduling to ensure work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental benefits package

401k program with company match

Yearly scrub allowance

Flexible schedule with PTO

Potential annual bonus opportunity

Customized learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• Confident around pets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.

Skills

Client communication

Patient care

Veterinary skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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This range is provided by Appanasha Pet Clinics. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Overview

Appanasha Pet Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Appanasha Pet Clinic is the longest established small animal veterinary clinic in the Fox Valley. We have been caring for generations of pets since 1963 and will continue to provide excellent care for generations to come. We are a fast paced, 6 DVM clinic offering continued skill and career growth with a supportive team to collaborate with.

Location:

1205 Wittmann Dr.

Menasha, WI 54952

Compensation

$15-19/hour

Shift Details:Â This is a full time position. At least one closing shift a week, at least one Saturday a month. Flexible scheduling, options for a four-day work week.

Benefits We Offer

• Industry leading pay for you, 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.

• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it.

• Potential annual bonus opportunity.

• Customized learning and developmental opportunities.

Apply today for immediate consideration!Â

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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