Veterinary Assistant
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Overview:

England Run Veterinary Clinic has an opportunity for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! **NO WEEKENDS** We are seeking a veterinary assistant with great client communication skills! We have a tight knit family atmosphere, offering a work life balance schedule with quality medicine. We are a 4 DVM,full-service veterinary medical facility located in Fredericksburg, VA. We are proud to serve the residents of Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and the surrounding area. The professional and courteous staff at England Run seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for their highly valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Location: 756 Warrenton Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Shift Schedule: Full time position working 5 day per week (no Saturdays)! Shifts are 8-3pm or 11-6pm working 30-40 hours per week *Clinic not open on weekends! Compensation: $17-19, animal experience preferred Benefits we offer:

• MVP Dream Fund: Profit sharing
• Medical Benefits package, vacation, 401k (match), scrub allowance, pet discounts & wellness programs.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on culture, wellness & balance.
• 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 Veterinary Partners (MVP) 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 MVP.

• 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.

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.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.