Overview

All Paws Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team!

Location:5225 Excelsior BlvdSt Louis Park, MN 55416Shift Details:Weekdays: Four 10 hour shifts (7:45 – 6pm) with a 1-hour lunch. Consistent & reliable day off provided during the week. Weekend: One rotating 4 hour Saturday shift per month with flexibility allowed.

Compensation:$22-24 per hour (based on experience and skill level)

This fast paced & growing clinic is seeking a talented and lively Veterinary Assistant to join and grow with our team. In this role, you would provide top quality medical care to our patients and superior guest experience to our clients. You will be asked be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.Benefits we offer:• Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends!• A consistent day off during the week with flexibility for weekend coverage for 1 required shift per month. • Medical, vision and dental benefits package.• 401k program with company match starting day 1!.• A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it!

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: 

• The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM. This includes but is not limited to collecting patient vitals, medical history, patient restraint, and perform various medical treatments. • 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 client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.• Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.• Provide feedback and changes to the training program.• Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.

  QualificationsRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.• The employee must be confident around pets.Required Education and Experience:• High School Diploma or equivalent required.• 1-2 Years of Veterinary industry experience required.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 and over 50 pounds with a coworker.• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.• The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. 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.

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.