Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Animal Hospital at Auburn Hills has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! 

Location: 13303 W Maple St Suite 143, Wichita, KS 67235

Schedule Details: Full-time position working 4 weekday shifts 7:30am-5:30pm and every 4th Sat 7:45am-11am. On Sat shift weeks, one weekday shift will convert to an additional day off or half day. Regularly scheduled weekday off will be Wed and determined after onboarding. Schedules are typically consistent. 

Compensation: $17

Voted Wichita’s favorite veterinary clinic, we strengthen the human-animal bond as we solve veterinary problems in dogs & cats and equip the people who LOVE them. Animal Hospital at Auburn Hills was founded in 2008 by Dr. Gary Stamps in west Wichita. We are currently seeking a confident individual that can utilize their combination of skill, talent, experience, and ability to bring to our hospital and enhance our team. We provide a good working environment for you to further your career in veterinary medicine by utilizing our core values: continuous improvement, accountability, do the right thing, treats everyone like family, service, teamwork, and well-being.

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. 

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
• Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
• Education discount for staff who desire to become a Licensed Technician (some eligibility requirements)

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.