Veterinary Assistant Dalton
Job description
Overview: Dalton Animal Care (South) has an opportunity for a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Bilingual Spanish a huge plus! Location: 1022 South Hamilton Street Dalton, Georgia 30720 Shift Details: 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Four days per week with same day off. **No Weekends** Compensation: $14- $16 / hour based on experience Voted Best of the Best NGA for the last 18 years! With our highly trained staff and state-of-the-art facility, we strive to provide the best in medical care and surgical services in our region. Whether it’s a routine wellness visit, a sick pet, or surgery, your DAC family is here to serve you. We try to accommodate every walk-in appointment or emergency situation presented to us. Benefits We Offer: Yearly uniform allowance Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members 401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff Yearly Bonus Opportunity Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff 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 .
