Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Shallowford Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a

Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location : 6200 Shallowford Rd.

Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421

Compensation : $17-21

Shift Details :

4-10's with a rotational Saturday (1-2 per month)

Clinic Hours : M-F 7am-7pm

Sat 7am-2pm

Sun CLOSED

Are you a veterinary assistant looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Are you looking for a place with continual opportunities to learn? Well, here it is! Shallowford Animal Hospital, located in Chattanooga TN, is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic professionals to join their team. The position is full time and will provide work weeks ranging from 32-40 hours per week.

The ideal candidate must have great work-ethic, possess strong customer service skills and be team focused.

We are a 3.5-doctor, exclusively small animal practice that specializes in providing high quality, compassionate and convenient care for our patients. We recognize the importance of the relationships between humans and animals and we see our clients and patients as extended family. We are a full-service practice that provides many services such as preventative care, surgery, laparoscopy, digital radiology, acupuncture, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory.

We offer competitive wages, medical and dental insurance, flexible hours as well as veterinary services at a reduced rate, an excellent training program, and managerial support.

You can find us on the web at www.shallowfordanimal.com

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 :

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

environment.

proficiently.

Required Education and Experience :

Physical Requirements :

The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with

Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to

creating an inclusive environment for all employees.