Description

Overview

Michigan City Animal Hospital is searching for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their AAHA accredited hospital.

At Michigan City Animal Hospital, you're joining a team that is committed to providing the tools, training and support our employees want to build their confidence and reach their goals. We provide plenty of C.E. and mentoring. We offer uncompromising high quality medical services, digital medical records, and the latest tools and techniques. Our focus is on client education for preventative care and we are known for compassion and great client service.

Compensation
$15 - $17/hr

Clinic Hours

Monday - Friday 7 am - 6 pm

Saturday 8 am - 12 pm

Urgent Care Sunday 1 - 7 pm

Schedule
This is a full time position. Shifts will be between Monday thru Saturday.

Our mission is to enrich lives through happy healthy pets by following these core values:

Do the Right Thing
Treat others like you want to be treated.
Positive attitude and professionalism

Take Initiative
See what needs done and solve it. Attentive to the whole picture.
Diligently see it through to the end

Humbly Confident
Know your stuff. Know your limits. Be sincere and authentic.
Be vulnerable and always willing to learn

Resilience
Learn from mistakes. Willing to teach.
Roll with the ups and downs

Patient First Compassion
Advocate for the pet. Empathy for the client.

We have an excellent, collaborative team, offering a supportive work environment to further develop your skills and expand your experience. Applicants should possess both strong client service skills and strong technical skills. We are looking for positive, friendly team players. The ideal candidate would be personable, self-motivated, possess strong customer service skills and be team focused. While we're not technically an emergency clinic, we will see our client's for any emergencies throughout the day.

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.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a veterinary environment preferred.
• 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.

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 [email protected] and
let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) 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.