What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Hopewell Animal Hospital?
Overview
Hopewell Animal Hospital has an opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Hopewell Animal Hospital is proud to serve the Cincinnati OH area for everything pet related. Our veterinary clinic and animal hospital includes five veterinarians with a CVPM practice manager! We are a hospital that supports a family type atmosphere and are actively pursing AAHA accreditation! Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep their pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. Hopewell Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery. Shift Details: Part-time or full-time options available! Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8a-6pm and Saturday 8a-12pm. Compensation: $15-17/hr DOE Reasons to Join:- Feel the amazing family-friendly, collaborative and fun clinic culture
- Experience working with an outstanding support staff
- Located in Cincinnati!
- Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
- Maintain excellent client communication.
- Be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to: laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
- 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.
- Reception Skills: Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments and check-ins.
- Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
- Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
- Participate in any special cleaning duties.
- Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
- Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
- Identify areas or items needing additional attention.
- To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds, and over 50 pounds with a co-worker.
- Endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods.
- Ability to be confident around pets.
- Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
- Client needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.
- Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while in a hospital environment.
- Employee is 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.
- Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.
- Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
- Must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.
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.
Salary : $15 - $17
