Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Hillsdale Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! 

Compensation: $18-22/hr 

Location: 6359 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97239

Shift Details: This is a full-time position (30 hours/week), working 10 hour shifts, 4 days a week. 

The ideal applicant brings strong medical ability, a passion for patient care, teamwork, and creative problem solving to our Hillsdale work family! You should have at least one year of general practice experience and be proficient in veterinary assisting skills, as well as being proficient in blood draws, IV catheter placements, and surgery/anesthesia experience. Dental experience is a plus! 

Hillsdale Veterinary Hospital is a 1-2 DVM practice in the heart of adorable Hillsdale village. Come work with our 25 year experienced Medical Director and a wonderful group of part time associate doctors who are dedicated to practicing gold standard medicine. 

We offer generous pet discounts, retirement plan options and a variety of other supplemental benefits that include: Health insurance, Dental and Vision insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, 401K with match, PTO, and an athletic club/fitness discount. Annual profit-sharing bonuses are available based on hitting our performance goals for the hospital, and more!

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 required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• 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 pacedenvironment.
• 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 dutiesproficiently.
• 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 withDisabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order toperform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com andlet us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administeredwithout 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 otherbasis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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