What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Hunter PetCare?
Overview
Hunter PetCare is searching for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to be an important member of our growing TEAM. Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with animals of all shapes and sizes? If you answered yes, then Hunter PetCare is the place for you!
Location: 3830 State Route 122, Franklin, Ohio 45005
Hours: Monday-Friday 8a-6p and Saturday 8-3p, schedule is flexible and would include rotating Saturdays.
Compensation: $16-18/hr based on experience
Benefits: 40 hours PTO/year, $150 scrub allowance, $500 CE allowance and so much more!
Hunter Petcare is proud to serve Warren, Butler, and Montgomery County and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.
We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible. We see not only our canine and feline friends, but amphibians, birds, reptiles, rabbits, chinchillas and many other pocket pets too!
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 : $16 - $18