What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Brook Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care?
Overview
Brook Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care is looking for a Full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team!
Candidates with experience with exotic pets are strongly encouraged to apply!
Location:
N48 W 14850 W Lisbon Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Compensation:
Up to $15-22/hour
Shift Details:
Must have a flexible schedule to work some evenings till 7:30pm and every other Saturday 7:30am-12:30pm.
Hospital hours are Monday - Thursday 8am-7pm, Fridays 8am-5pm, Saturdays 8am-12pm and Sundays closed.
Brook Falls offers quality compassionate care for pets and their people. Brook-Falls treats dogs, cats, small mammals, birds & reptiles and features some of the only exotic pet veterinarians in the Milwaukee and Waukesha County area.
We are a full service veterinary hospital offering an extensive range of comprehensive medical, dental, diagnostic and surgical services to meet the varying needs of all of our patients. In addition, we also offer luxury lodging, enrichment doggy day care, dog training and grooming to help in all aspects of pet ownership. It is our commitment to provide quality care throughout the life of your pet.
Our facilities and services are designed to assist in routine preventative care for young healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages, and medical care as necessary during his or her entire life.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
We put people first and never compromise on our values.
Apply today for immediate consideration!
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $15 - $22