Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

COMMUNITY PET HEALTHCARE has an opportunity for a

VETERINARY ASSISTANT to join our team!

Community Pet Healthcare is a progressive veterinary practice utilizing fear free techniques, technology to reduce work quality of life issues, and believes in providing the best care for our patients and clients.

Community Pet Healthcare prides ourselves on having a different vibe than most clinics, we provide time for educational development and will be supportive of growth to become an RVT if interested.

Location : 6567 Whitestown Parkway, Zionsville, Indiana

Shift Details : This is a full-time position (36-40 hours / week). The hours for this role may vary.

Pay Range : $16-17 / hour (based on experience). This position is with our General Practice team Monday-Friday, with the option to occasionally cover Urgent Care weekends as needed ($3 / hr extra)!

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.