Veterinary Assistant

Mission Veterinary Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Veterinary Partners is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves providing support for the medical team, assisting in patient care, and maintaining client communication. Applicants must have a High School Diploma and at least five years of veterinary experience, along with the ability to manage a fast-paced clinic environment. Benefits include medical coverage, a 401k program with a company match, and additional perks for employees.

Benefits

Discounts for your furry friends including free boarding!

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.

Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and stay calm during crises.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all daily clinic care duties.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement.

Skills

Patient care

Client communication

Laboratory skills

Nursing skills

Surgery assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Overview

Overview

Advanced Animal Hospital Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location:

3374 West Loomis Road

Greenfield, WI 53221

We strive to provide our patients with the absolute best medical and preventative care that veterinary medicine has to offer. By offering services such as laser therapy, ultrasound, specialty surgery, quality vaccines, extended evening and weekend hours, and much more, The Advanced Animal Hospital Group can accommodate your pet’s medical and wellness needs 6 days a week.

We are here to service the cities of Milwaukee, WI, Greenfield, WI, Cudahy, WI, St. Francis, WI, Greendale, WI, Oak Creek, WI, West Allis, WI, Franklin, WI, South Milwaukee, WI, Racine, WI and more!

Compensation

$16.00-17.00/hour

Clinic Hours

Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, closed on Saturday, Sunday 8am-6pm.

Shift: Four day work week, Sunday required on a rotational basis.

Benefits We Offer

• Discounts for your furry friends including free boarding!
• 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!
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities including CE for a credentialed technician!
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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