Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Medical Lake Veterinary Hospital has an opportunity for a Full Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 7616 S. Bartholomew Rd, Medical Lake, WA 99022

Compensation: $19-21/ hour based on experience

Hospital Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm M-Sat

We are seeking candidates who love animals, love working collaboratively, and want to make a positive difference in the lives of animals, clients, and the team we work with. We work hard but we thrive on a supportive and fun culture. Does this sound like a good fit for you?

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Benefits We Offer:

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

• 401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old

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

• Yearly uniform allowance

• Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members

• Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff

• Free education through our veterinary technician program!

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.