Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 9218 Quioccasin Rd, Richmond, VA 23229

Shift Details: This is a full-time position, schedule TBD. Must be available to work 2 Saturdays per month. We're open Monday-Friday from 8 am-6 pm and Saturday from 8 am-12 pm.

Compensation: $15-$16.50/hour

At Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital, our vision is to be a veterinary practice where people are warmed by the passion we have for the relationship between animals and people. Our purpose is to be surrounded by the unconditional love of animals and nurture the relationship between a person and their pet. It is with great pleasure that Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital has been dedicated to Richmond's pets for over 30 years. We are proud to be AAHA accredited. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and thoroughness.

Benefits We Offer:

• Yearly uniform allowance

• 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

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff

• Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff

• 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.

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.