Veterinary Assistant

Overview:

Prescott Animal Hospital & Equine Center has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant/Barn Technician to join our team

Location: 2611 Avenger Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301

Shift Details: This is a full-time position, working four 10-hour shifts per week

Compensation: $17-$20/hour

Desired Experience: Multiple years of experience in the equine field is required. One year in veterinary medicine preferred.

Here at the Equine Center we are an ambulatory clinic treating patients for general practice as well as emergency visits. We see equine primarily as well as some small ruminants. Our barn technicians are considered our "in house" technicians. This individual must enjoy working with animals and have good people skills. In house technicians' priority is patient care, maintaining hospital cleanliness and maintenance, and assisting in veterinarian procedures. We are looking for a full-time candidate that enjoys working with animals, but also willing to perform the daily upkeep and cleanliness of our hospital.

Time spent in the equine field is a must, one year in veterinary medicine preferred. Normal shift hours are 10 hours, some weekend availability is required. Our schedule is based around 4- 10 hour shifts a week, flexible for the right candidate. We are a very tight-knit clinic excited to be expanding our team to fit the needs of our growing community. If someone is passionate about equine and patient care this is the perfect place for you. Each day brings a new set of cases and challenges and there is a lot of opportunity to learn.

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.