Location: 2500 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite A-4,Kennesaw, GA 30152

Compensation: $16 - $20

Shifts: Staff schedule is full time, working 4 week days with a rotation of weekends and holidays.

Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 5:30 pm

Rotating Saturday shifts from 8-12

We are currently seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant (non-credentialed veterinary technician) that has at least 2 years of clinical experience. Must be proficient in performing dentals, monitoring anesthesia, IV catheter placement, blood draws. Must have knowledge of radiography and veterinary pharmacology as well as experience with drug calculations and be able to perform metric conversions.

We offer many services at our hospital. We are able to do orthopedic surgeries and have a water treadmill and laser therapy to offer to our patients for rehabilitation. We also offer ultrasound.

Our patients are mostly dogs and cats but we also see goats, pigs and other small farm animals.

We utilize our Veterinary Assistants to the fullest. We are in the process of subscribing to power scheduling to allow our Veterinary Assistants to apply all of their skill set to support our doctors and veterinary technicians.

Our mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets. We provide friendly, informative, and supportive services for you and your pet, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees. One goal we are currently working on as a hospital is AAHA accredidation.

We are a close-knit group who strives to work in a team focused leadership. Everyone matters. We strive for everyone in our team to grow within our organization by building skill sets and enhancing opportunities within our clinic, such as animal physical therapy and rehabilitation. We like to promote from within. Do you want to join our team?

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.

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.

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.