Veterinary Assistant - Surgery
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.
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 a Veterinary Assistant with approximately a year of experience with dog and cat handling/restraint in a clinical atmosphere to join our Surgery Department.
**Please note that this is a Part Time position for one day a week (if you are looking for a full time opportunity, please see our website for full list of openings)
The Part Time schedule we are hiring for are:
Sundays 7:30am - 5:30pm
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 in appointments
· Fill prescriptions
· Work on the treatment floor in various capacities
· Communicate with clients and team members (verbally and written)
· Patient care responsibilities including laundry, husbandry, walking dogs, cleaning cages
· Proficient computer skills
· 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:
- Leading industry compensation
- 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