Veterinary Assistant

Mission Veterinary Partners•Excelsior Springs, MO

64d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Location: 1740 W US 69 Highway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 At Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic, we are committed to providing exceptional care for our furry friends, their owners, and our community. We believe that a positive, collaborative work environment is just as important as the high-quality care we deliver to our patients. We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who's not only dedicated and skilled, but also committed to showing up with energy and enthusiasm, delivering top-notch care, and always going above and beyond for our furry patients and their families. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces change, and works well with a variety of personalities, we'd love to have you join our compassionate and high-performing team! Compensation: $18-$21/hour Hospital Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am - 12pm and closed on Sundays. 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.

Requirements

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.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.