Description

Overview

Animal Care Daybreak is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location:

4696 Daybreak Rim Way, South Jordan, UT 84009

Compensation:

$18-20+/hr depending on experience

This is a Full-Time position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our animal patients. This position requires expertise in small animal care, as well as strong technical skills in animal handling, catheterization, and grooming.

Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and procedures
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Perform animal catheterization and assist with diagnostic tests
- Monitor vital signs and provide post-operative care
- Maintain accurate medical records and update patient files
- Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their owners
- Assist with animal husbandry, including feeding, grooming, and exercise
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the veterinary clinic
- Educate pet owners on proper animal care and nutrition

Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in a veterinary clinical setting
- Experience working with small an large animals
- Proficiency in animal handling techniques and restraint methods
- Knowledge of animal physiology, anatomy, and common diseases
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with pet owners and team members
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits we offer:

• Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends!
• Medical Benefits package, 401k (match), and a yearly scrub allowance.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it!
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities

Job Summary: 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.
• 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 [email protected] 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.