Veterinary Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Park City (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant in Park City, Kansas. The role involves supporting medical staff, providing care to animals, and maintaining clinic operations. Ideal candidates should be passionate about animal care with necessary qualifications and previous experience in a veterinary setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Discounted veterinary care

Paid time off and paid major holidays

Yearly uniform allowance

Qualifications

• 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 laboratory to nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Record all pertinent medical information in patient records accurately.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.

Skills

Patience

Composure in stressful situations

Ability to handle a fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Chisholm Trail Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 1726 E. 61st St. N., Park City, KS 67219

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm, Saturdays 8am-12:00pm, closed on Sundays.

Shift Detail: 4 day work week, rotating weekends required.

Compensation: $17-18/hour

Do you have a passion for animal care and an insatiable desire to learn and grow? If your answer is a resounding yes, then YOU are just the person we want on our veterinary team!

Located north of Wichita in Park City, Kansas, Chisholm Trail Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital for companion animals. CTAH has a longstanding reputation for providing high quality and compassionate veterinary care. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we use the latest innovations in veterinary medicine and offer a wide-range of services including routine wellness exams, surgery and management of critical cases.

Benefits We Offer:


A dynamic and supportive team environment where collaboration and compassion are valued

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Discounted veterinary care for your furry family members (after 90 days of employment)

Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff

A yearly uniform allowance

We are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, friendly, and focused veterinary assistant to join our team! We value hard work, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate openly and honestly with others.

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.