Veterinary Assistant - PT at Mission Veterinary Partners

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

17.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Skills, Pharmacy Skills, Radiology Skills, Surgery Skills, Dental Skills, Nursing Skills, Client Communication, Medical Record Keeping, Patient Care, Equipment Maintenance, Time Management, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Stress Management

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Overview Amigo Animal Clinic has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We provide care for small animals and have over 30 employees who have dedicated their lives to bringing our clients pets the best treatments, procedures, and surgeries possible. We are looking for a self-motivated, driven, and passionate individual to join the team to assist in providing exceptional medical care to our patients! Location: 586 25 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505 Shift Details: This is a part-time position, schedule TBD. Shifts are typically 10 hours in length. We're open Monday and Tuesday from 7:30 am-5:30 pm, Wednesday-Friday from 7:30 am-8:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Compensation: $15-17/hour 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 MPH. 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: 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. Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required. 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 benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Mission Pet Health (MPH) 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.

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility. Responsibilities include providing medical care to patients and assisting with daily clinic duties.