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Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Mayde Creek Animal Health CenterKaty, TX, United States
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Mayde Creek Animal Health Center is seeking an Veterinary Assistant / Kennel Technician to join our team!

Who we are : Our mission is to provide outstanding veterinary care and exemplary customer service in a friendly, caring, and professional environment. We pledge to treat our patients, our clients, and our team with compassion, respect, and integrity. We are committed to continually improving our knowledge and skills, educating our clients, and enhancing the health and well-being of our patients. Our clients choose us because they believe their pets deserve the best.

Compensation : $14-17 / hr

Shifts : Mon-Fri, opening, mid-day and closing shifts. Rotating Saturdays.

Location : 3355 North Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449

Job Summary : We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Assistant / Kennel Technician to join our team in a dual-role position. This full-time role involves providing compassionate care to our patients while supporting both the kennel and veterinary technician teams. The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Pet Health (MPH) 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.

  • Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
  • Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
  • Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    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.
  • Perform technical tasks such as blood draws, radiographs, and sample collection.
  • 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.
  • Required Education and Experience :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
  • The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
  • The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
  • The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication / controlled substances.
  • The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  • The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

  • The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
  • 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.

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