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VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Haines Road Animal Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
$16-$18 an hour
Full-time

Overview :

Haines Road Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location : 4342 Haines Rd. Saint Petersburg, Florida 33714

Shift Details : 4 day work week with rotating Saturdays

Compensation : $16 - $18 / hour based on experience

Benefits We Offer :

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff
  • 401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
  • Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
  • Yearly uniform allowance
  • Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
  • Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
  • Education discount for staff who desire to become a Licensed Technician (some eligibility requirements)

Job Summary : The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of a n 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 p atience 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 .

5 days ago
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