Veterinary Assistant

Description

Veterinary Assistant / CSR (hybrid role)

A minimum of 1 year experience as a Veterinary Assistant / Technician is required for consideration. Our Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency of our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. 

This is considered a full-time position (Monday - Thursday).  Time would be split between working as a Veterinary Assistant and CSR up front.  

Compensation: $17 - $20 per hour (experience based) 

Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession! 

• 1+ years' experience in veterinary or medical practice required 

• Minimum 2 years’ customer service experience preferred

• Computer experience and proficiency required (email usage, word/excel, operation of office equipment such as, fax machine, copy machine, and postage meter) 

• Must possess basic math skills to determine proper deposits, make change, and process payments utilizing credit card and check terminal

• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members 

• Proficient time management, ability to solve problems, learn, and handle multiple tasks 

• Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude

• Assist DVMs with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests

• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner

• Ability to draw blood properly, and place IV catheters

• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories

• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies

• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations

• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Benefits and Perks:  

• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment 

• Medical Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options

• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options  

• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members 

• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options 

• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care 

• Paid time off - inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation 

Jupiter is known for being a high-quality place to live for both professionals and families with some of the best beaches in the state, fantastic infrastructure, and superb year-round temperatures.  It is primarily known for two things: its lighthouse and celebrities.  Residents living here experience a dense suburban feeling that many love to say is their favorite thing about this area. If you want to live somewhere where you can enjoy the fantastic weather, beautiful beaches, a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks then this is the place for you!

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.    

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.