What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Midway Hollow Pet Clinic?
Overview
Midway Hollow Pet Clinic has an opportunity for a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
Experience is preferred however we are willing to train!
Location: 3780 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220
Shift Details: We are open Monday - Friday 8am-5:30pm, Saturday 8am - 12pm, and closed on Sundays. Rotational Saturdays required.
Compensation: $15 -$18
Midway Hollow Pet Clinic is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets. We genuinely care about your pets and all animals! Our staff is passionate about veterinary medicine and are extremely well trained. We strive to provide professional, affordable, and advanced veterinary services. At Midway Hollow Pet Clinic, you will walk into a calm, welcoming, and friendly environment every visit, so that the experience is as comfortable as possible for you and your pet.
Benefits We Offer:
- Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
- 401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
- Yearly uniform allowance
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff - and we pay a portion of the medical premium!
- Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
- Short-term disability insurance provided to all full-time staff at no cost
- Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
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.
Salary : $15 - $18
