Veterinary Assistant - Prescott, United States - Prescott Animal Hospital

Description

Overview:

Prescott Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician or experienced veterinary assistant to join our team

Compensation:
$20-25/hr depending on experience and credentials with
sign-on bonus

Location: 1318 W Iron Springs Rd, Prescott, AZ 86305


Benefits we offer:

• Discounts for your furry friends
• Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
• 401k program with company match starting day A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on worklife harmony
• You'll get PTO and have the time to use it
• Free virtual yoga, fitness and meditation classes for ALL employees.
• Free virtual registered dietitian lead wellness, nutrition and cooking classes for ALL employees.
• Bonus opportunities
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities

Prescott Animal Hospital is Prescott's first veterinary hospital.

Seventy-seven years later, we're proud to say that the doctors and team of PAH remain dedicated to providing advanced veterinary medical care for a wide variety of animals.

As a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, Prescott Animal Hospital makes daily strides towards becoming the "Premier Practice of Northern Arizona".

Through our attention to detail, passion for continuing education, and commitment to compassion, we have established a base.

Services offered consist of routine veterinary care, routine surgery, orthopedic surgery, laser surgery, ultrasound, digital radiology, digital dental radiology, therapeutic laser, and a complete in-house laboratory.

Our high standard of care is accomplished by a team of 11 veterinarians and a support team of over 70 members.

In our seventh decade, we continue to increase the size of our team along with the scope of services to meet the expanding needs of our clients and patients.

PAH is a fast-paced, exhilarating practice located at 5,347 feet elevation in Arizona's central mountains. Located two hours north of Phoenix, Arizona.

With four seasons and a history beginning prior to the turn of the century, Prescott is visited by many tourists and is known as "Everyone's Hometown".

With our established residents, increasing retirement population and visiting guests our town provides the ideal location for a technician to establish in a growing community.

Integrity and first-class people skills are essential.

A passion for learning enhances the value of our technicians as their knowledge increases and as they, in turn, educate our clients.

We provide the ideal clinical setting to expand and develop skills in every area of practice.

To achieve our standards, an eager team-oriented individual with fresh ideas and a driving passion for high-quality veterinary medicine and superb customer service is essential.

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 checkins.
• 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 fastpaced 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.

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