Veterinary Assistant
Mission Veterinary Partners - Coppell, TX
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Overview Riverchase Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Location: 1709 E. Beltline Rd Coppell, TX. 75019 Compensation: $17-20/hr Are you an experienced, reliable, and compassionate Veterinary Assistant who excels in patient care and has a knack for clear and direct communication? We want to hear from you if you're ready to bring your dedication and people skills to a supportive and fast-paced veterinary team!- An experienced Veterinary Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator who possesses a solid background in animal veterinary care, demonstrating a profound understanding of the clinical needs and behaviors of various pets.- A personable individual who excels in building and maintaining positive relationships with both clients and team members, fostering an atmosphere of trust and cooperation.- A dedicated communicator committed to providing clear, direct, and professional information, ensuring that all parties involved feel informed and comfortable.- An organized self-starter with strong multitasking abilities, capable of effectively managing various tasks in a dynamic veterinary environment.- A collaborative team player who is passionate about contributing to the highest standard of care for every patient, treating each animal with compassion and respect.Your Responsibilities Will Include:- Assisting veterinarians and technicians during appointments, surgeries, and treatments, ensuring that all necessary supplies are prepared and readily available. Proper dog/cat handling is a requirement. We will ask you to show us how to restrain both cats and dogs properly.- Ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients throughout their visit, providing gentle yet proper handling and reassurance to reduce anxiety.- Communicating properly with pet owners to explain their pets' care and treatment plans clearly and informatively, addressing any questions or concerns they may have. Understanding basic veterinary terminology (flea and tick prevention and brands, along with vaccine protocols) is a must.- Effectively managing patient flow, coordinating with team members to prioritize care and streamline processes for a smooth experience for both pets and owners.- Maintaining an impeccably clean, organized, and efficient work environment, always promoting safety and hygiene standards, as we are in the process of becoming AAHA accredited! 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. * Perform clinic upkeep as directed. * Perform equipment maintenance as directed. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years. * Management experience preferred - 2 or more years. * 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. 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! Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans withDisabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order toperform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@ andlet us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administeredwithout regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any otherbasis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Created: 2025-01-27