Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Odyssey Veterinary Care is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to be part of our team!  

Location: 2934 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711

Odyssey is a state of the art facility able to do digital x-ray, dental x-ray, abdominal ultrasound, laser surgery, therapy laser, and stem cell procedures on site in addition to general practice. We strive to always provide excellent client and patient care and enjoy not only seeing our long-term clients, but meeting new clients and their furry families as well.  

Hospital Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-5:30pm, Saturday 9am-1pm, closed Sunday.

Shift: Typical full-time schedule: 7:45am-6pm 3 days per week, 12:00-8pm 1 day per week, 1 day off per week, rotational Saturdays (1-2 Saturdays per month). Closed on Sundays and no on-call shifts. 

Compensation: $18-20/hour

Benefits:

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

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

Yearly uniform allowanceDiscount on veterinary care and products for your furry family membersPaid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staffLife insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staffCustomized learning and developmental opportunities!

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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 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.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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@mvetpartners.com andlet us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Pet Health (MPH) 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.

Salary : $18 - $20