What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital?
Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Our assistants play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care during appointments by coordinating and executing treatment plans and providing thorough client education.
In this role, you will primarily assist during exams and outpatient care, maintain detailed medical records, review treatment plans, help set up for surgery, and address clients' questions. Additionally, you will coordinate with your team to manage the veterinarians orders, ensuring the highest level of patient care and maintaining an efficient workflow to keep exams running on schedule. This position is ideal for those who excel in client engagement and schedule management.
This is a full- time position, with a flexibleschedule and availability needed Monday- Friday with rotating Saturdays.
Full-time benefits and compensation**:
- Compensation: $17.50-24 per hour, for each hour worked*
- Bonus package: $500 for those with 3 years of consecutive, current VA experience
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
About Blackhawk: We provide individualized care and support to each person and pet we serve. Its not our comprehensive services, cutting edge treatment options, shiny new building, or our friendly staffed team that make local pet parents choose our hospitalthe reason why were the veterinary office of choice in Cheney is because we love what we do and our passion for improving the lives of animals truly shines through.
- Culture: We go above and beyond to make our patients feel welcome, comfortable, and at ease so that visits to our clinic arent just something pets tolerate, but something they look forward to! Beyond the work we do within the clinic, our team is also dedicated to each other and the community.
- Medicine: Our practice boasts high-quality, modern equipment and has plenty of room to grow! Our hospital is equipped with digital radiography and ultrasound, 2 exam rooms, a dental unit, and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure we have the tools needed to perform a variety of services.
We look forward to hearing from you!
*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicants education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.
**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.
WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
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