Veterinary Assistant - Discharge

Find out what MVA can do for your career! Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else.

Our team members make us extraordinary, and they (and YOU, if you join us!) are always top priority. At MVA you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately- owned specialty, emergency, critical care hospital in our region.

Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state of the art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments.

 

MVA has excellent employee benefits, just to name a few: health insurance, generous paid time off, employee recognition program, education assistance, continuing education allowance, team member focused training to reach personal and professional goals, team events, and a great work atmosphere. *(See below for all of the benefits we offer!)

 

For more information, check out our website -- > www.Metro-Vet.com

 

We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of  Veterinary Assistants with approximately a year of experience with dog and cat handling/restraint in a clinical atmosphere to join our Discharge Department.

 

The Full Time daytime schedules we are hiring for are:

Monday through Thursday 10am - 8pm;

Wednesday through Friday 10am - 8pm, and Saturday 8am - 4pm

 

Daily responsibilities and job requirements:

·Experience and comfort with patient (dog and cat) restraint and handling required

· Basic knowledge of small animal medicine (proper restraint/handling, diagnostics, laboratory testing)

· Sound knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and disease processes

· Assist Discharge Nurses in appointments

· Prepare patients for discharge

· Communicate with clients, and team members (verbally and written)

· Patient care responsibilities including laundry, husbandry, walking dogs, cleaning cages

· Proficient computer skills

· Perform digital radiographs

· Stocking of supplies in various locations throughout the hospital

· Ensure cleanliness and integrity of the hospital

· Attention to detail, organization and a calm demeanor required

· Ability to focus, prioritize and multitask in a fast paced, environment

· Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team members, clients, and patients

 

 

Our top tier benefits include:

• Weekend schedules eligible for shift differentials
• Leading industry compensation
• Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available
• Flexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balance
• Paid time off
• Paid volunteer time off
• $200 annual scrub/shoe allowance
• Continuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)
• Retirement plan including matching funds
• Team member recognition, and reward platform through WorkTango
• Employee discount (20% off services, supplies at cost)
• Pet bereavement day paid
• Pet adoption reimbursement
• Pregnancy related and Parental leaves provided at 100% pay
• Team members snacks, coffee, fresh fruit provided daily
• Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and Development
• Emotional support and well-being benefits for team members
• Unlimited growth potential
• Everyone is on a first name basis in our inclusive, friendly, comfortable work environment
• A strong focus on team member well being
• Team member events

 

Salary: From $17.50 per hour

 

"Veterinary assistant"

"Animal care" or "animal health"

"Assisting veterinarians" or "veterinary team support"

"Animal handling" or "restraint techniques"

"Client interaction" or "customer service"

"Patient care" or "animal comfort"

"Administrative tasks" or "office support"

"Cleaning and sanitizing" or "facility maintenance"

"Medical equipment maintenance" or "instrument sterilization"

"Assisting with procedures" or "surgical support"

"Laboratory assistance" or "sample processing"

"Radiography assistance" or "X-ray support"

"Animal husbandry" or "animal welfare"

"Basic animal health assessments" or "vital sign monitoring"

"Emergency response" or "first aid"

"Team collaboration" or "working in a team environment"

"Professional development opportunities"

"Compassionate care" or "empathetic approach"

"Attention to detail" or "accuracy in tasks"

"Interest in veterinary medicine" or "passion for animals"