Veterinary Assistant
Overview:
Countryside Veterinary Services has an opportunity for a full time Veterinary Assistant!
Location: 3022 W. Edgewood Trail, Appleton, Wisconsin 54913
Shift Details:- Full time (30+ hours a week) We are open Monday
- Friday 8am
- 4:30pm, Saturday 8am
- 11:30am, and closed on Sundays.
Rotational Saturdays (every 6-7 weeks) required.
Compensation: $16-19/hour
Established in 1981, CountrySide Veterinary Service has provided quality veterinary, medical & surgical services to the Fox Valley and surrounding communities. In 2006, CountrySide Veterinary Service relocated to a newly constructed veterinary hospital, designed to enhance you and your pet's veterinary experience.The company is comprised of eleven veterinarians assisted by a full team of certified veterinary technicians, assistants, and receptionists. Our mission is to provide quality, progressive veterinary medicine and surgery in a timely, friendly and professional manner, while enhancing and promoting the human-animal bond.
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 oldDiscount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
Yearly uniform allowance
Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
Customized learning and developmental opportunities!
Apply today for immediate consideration!
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.