Description

Overview

All Pets Health Center has an opportunity for a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Why Join Us

All Pets Health Center is an AAHA-accredited hospital that has proudly served the Spring Hill community since 2007. Founded by Dr. Don Pearl and Dr. Michele Preston, our hospital was built on a dream to provide comprehensive, compassionate medical and surgical care for pets of all kinds—including exotics, pocket pets, and birds.

We're equipped with advanced tools like digital ultrasound, dental and full-body radiology, laser therapy, a complete surgical suite, in-house diagnostics, and a full pharmacy. Our collaborative team is committed to exceptional medicine, strong client relationships, and a shared mission to honor and celebrate the human-animal bond through everything we do.

If you're looking to grow in a fast-paced, supportive environment with a wide variety of cases and species, you'll find your place here.

Location
4825 Main St., Suite 3
Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174

Compensation
$16-$23 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Schedule
Full-time (30-40 hours per week), rotating weekends

Clinic Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Closed on Sunday

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff
• 401k retirement plan with company match for staff over 21 years old
• Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
• Yearly uniform allowance
• Discount on veterinary care and products for your pets
• Life insurance and other benefit options for full-time staff
• Educational discounts for staff pursuing a Licensed Technician credential (some eligibility requirements apply)

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.