Veterinary Assistant

Overview Hunter PetCare is searching for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to be an important member of the TEAM.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with animals of all shapes and sizes?

If you answered yes, then Hunter PetCare is the place for you!Our practice sees dogs and cats but is soon to add exotics to our list!

Location: 3830 State Route 122, Franklin, Ohio 45005 Hours: Monday-Friday 8a-6p and Saturday 8-1p * Schedule is usually 3 full days, a half day, and would include rotating Saturdays * Closed all major holidays Compensation: $16-20.00/hr based on experience Hunter Petcare is proud to serve Warren, Butler, and Montgomery County and surrounding areas.

We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.

We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care.

We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.

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 pacedenvironment.

* 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 dutiesproficiently.

* The employee must also be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or equivalent required.

* 3 years experience in a hospital/clinic setting 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.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans withDisabilities 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 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 tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees.