Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant - Livewell Animal Urgent Care of Worthington

About the role

Be a Critical Support in Urgent Situations: You'll be an essential part of the medical team, directly assisting veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Ensure a Seamless Workflow During a Crisis: Your ability to anticipate needs and maintain composure will be key to keeping the clinic running efficiently, even during a medical emergency.

Provide a Calming Presence for Clients: You'll be a reassuring point of contact for worried pet owners, assisting with check-ins, payments, and communications with empathy and professionalism.

Maintain High Standards Under Pressure: You'll uphold our commitment to excellence by ensuring accurate record-keeping and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Anticipate needs and maintain composure during medical emergencies to keep the clinic running efficiently.
• Assist with check-ins, payments, and communications with empathy and professionalism for pet owners.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and maintain a clean, safe hospital environment at all times.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high-volume experience preferred.
• The ability to stay calm, composed, and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets, with proficiency in basic laboratory, pharmacy, and nursing skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• A flexible schedule, with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high-volume experience preferred.
• The ability to stay calm, composed, and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets, with proficiency in basic laboratory, pharmacy, and nursing skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• A flexible schedule, with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle pets with confidence and skill.
• Proficiency in basic laboratory, pharmacy, and nursing skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k retirement options, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage.
• Discounted veterinary care for your own pets.
• Access to an online discount platform and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

Schedule & Availability

Schedule: Shifts from 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Team members must be available on weekends.

How You're Supported

• Stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network.
• Investment in you, so you can focus on what you love.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support you at every stage.
• Competitive compensation.
• Support for your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact benefits@mvetpartners.com with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.