Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; West Jefferson (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Jefferson Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated team. With a focus on gold standard medicine, you will assist in patient care and ensure excellent client communication. This full-service animal hospital offers a supportive environment with a strong team culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Strong team culture

Supportive work environment

Well-established clientele

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a veterinary environment required.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• Proficient in a variety of veterinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily clinic care and client communication.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Maintain accurate medical records and perform clinic upkeep.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Pharmacy skills

Radiology skills

Surgery skills

Dental skills

Nursing skills

Client communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

West Jefferson Animal Hospital, located in West Jefferson, OH is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our amazing team!

Location: 121 E Main St, West Jefferson, OH 43162

Schedule:

Full time or part time options!

*mix of AM and PM shifts available

Pay: $15 - $19/hr based on experience

About: At West Jefferson Animal Hospital, you will be a part of a talented team that focuses on gold standard medicine. We know the importance of a strong support staff and at West Jefferson, we offer a DVM to tech ratio of 3:1 that uses power scheduling and scribenote for maximum efficiency. West Jefferson Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital, that offers a wide range of veterinary services that include preventative medicine, hospitalization, surgery and dentistry.

Team Culture: Were not just a workplace, we're a family! If you are looking for a place to call home, West Jefferson is the place for you. At West Jefferson we have an extremely strong team culture. We have staff that have been with us for years that commute from all over, some driving over an hour each day.

Reasons to join:

• Large and highly skilled team of Registered Vet Technicians, Vet Assistants and Client Service Representatives to assist our doctor team across all areas of medicine
• Excellent team culture and longevity
• Well-established clientele with fantastic community reputation

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.