Veterinary Assistant - Livewell Animal Urgent Care of Pleasant Grove
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
- Directly 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
- 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.
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
A flexible schedule, with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Company Information
As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.
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.