Veterinary Assistant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Overview
Mellett Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a
Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
Founded in 1984, Mellett Animal Hospital is a modern, full service small-animal hospital. We specialize in providing quality care for canines and felines alike. Our practice understands the need for consistent care.
Preventative medicine, such as physical examinations, vaccinations, spays and neuters are our main focus. We also perform soft tissue surgery. In addition, our practice is equipped for radiology, in-house laboratory work, and laser surgery.
Location: 4636 W. Tuscarawas St., Canton, Ohio 44708
Shift Details: This is a full time position. Hospital hours are Monday and Tuesday 8am-6pm, Wednesday 8am-5pm, Thursday 8am-6pm and Friday 8am-5pm, closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00/hour DOE
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.
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