Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant In-Room Rockstar Wanted! My Vet Animal Hospital Westerville, OH

At My Vet Animal Hospital, we do things a little differentlyand thats exactly how we like it. Were not just looking for someone to hold pets and take vitals; we want a team player who thrives on making each appointment a great experience for both pets and their people.

This is an in-the-action, hands-on, patient care role where youll be right in the exam room alongside our doctors and RVTs, helping to make visits smooth, efficient, and stress-free.

What Youll Be Doing:

-Working directly with our doctors to provide top-notch patient care during exams and treatments-Handling patients with skill, empathy, and a sprinkle of humor when needed-Collecting samples, running diagnostics, and recording accurate medical notes using AI software-Educating clients on their pets care in a friendly, easy-to-understand way-Helping keep exam rooms prepped, stocked, and ready for the next adventure-Pitching in wherever neededbecause here, no one says thats not my job

What Makes You a Fit:

-Previous veterinary experience is great, but were big on training the right attitude-You love animals AND people (even the ones who forgot to bring the leash)-You can keep cool under pressure and arent afraid to get your hands dirty-Youre a team player who believes helping each other is how we win the day

Why Youll Love It Here:

-Brand-new, AAHA-accredited facility with all the shiny equipment-A team culture thats fun, supportive, and a little sarcastic-Opportunities to learn and grow your skills-Competitive pay, great benefits, and plenty of furry cuddles Pay: $16-18/hr (based on experience)

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Pet Health (MPH) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
• 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.

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 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.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

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!

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