May Ave Animal Hospital is excited to announce we are seeking to hire a motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We are driven to deliver excellent customer service and quality care for pets. We are a fast-growing practice and are looking to expand our staff. Our hospital is located in NW Oklahoma City area.

At MAAH, we recognize that our staff members are valuable assets to our practice. We are dedicated to the growth and development of every associate so they can enjoy their work and fulfill their goals.

We currently have 1 full-time Veterinarian/Owner, 1 part-time Veterinarian and 5 paraprofessional staff members. We are pleased to offer patients state-of-the-art equipment such as, in-house laboratory machines, digital radiology, dental scaler/polisher, multiparameter anesthesia monitoring equipment and use of a paperless practice management system.

We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am-6pm, Wednesdays from 8am-2pm and Saturday 9am-12pm. We see a diverse caseload from illness, dental care and surgical cases but our main focus is strong preventative wellness care to help pets live healthier and longer lives.

Applicants must be:
- 18 years of age
- Able to stand for long periods
- Able to lift over 50 lbs

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to assist the Veterinarian in delivering patient care, monitor anesthetic procedures and recovery of patients, administer medications, perform tasks such as nail trims, assist in radiographic imaging, fill and review medications for clients, restrain and position patients for treatments and educate clients on pet healthcare . As an Assistant, you will be a pivotal point of contact for our company, your interaction with clients and patients is crucial and allows the Veterinarian to perform their job duties with quality and efficiency. We are a small staffed clinic and some job duties for the front desk may be needed. You duties may extend to answering phones, scheduling appointments, answering client questions and receiving payments. You will help coordinate with the front-desk to ensure ease of scheduling for appointments, surgeries, drop offs and pick ups. To be successful as a Assistant, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. You should be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining patient care operations. Multitasking and stress management skills are essential for this position. This role may require working in shifts, so flexibility is a plus. Ultimately, an Assistant's duties and responsibilities are to ensure the client has a positive experience and thorough pet healthcare education and that patient care is delivered in a high quality and efficient manner. Experience is required, but each employee will go through a detailed and structured training program.

Interested Applicants should submit a resume online or in-person.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Educate clients on preventive and illness education
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure treatment and surgery areas are tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
• Assist in patient treatments, administration and dispensing medications, anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Ensure client's are educated in post-operative or illness discharge instructions and medications
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Assist with invoicing and receiving payment
• Ensure kennels are sanitary and linens are clean
• Keep updated records of communications with clients and patient medical records
• Stocking Supplies

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar experience
• Ability to use Practice Management Software with Scheduler
• Proficiency in anesthetic assistance (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with patient positioning and restraint (required)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude'

'Work Location: One locationWork Remotely No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 27 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Hospital

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work 1-2 Saturdays a month? (9am-12pm)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person