Veterinary Assistant

Overview:

Southside Animal Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Why Join Us

At Southside Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, compassionate care to the pets and families of Lake Charles and the surrounding communities. Our full-service veterinary medical facility is home to a dedicated and professional team committed to supporting each other and delivering excellent patient outcomes.

We offer a wide range of services including preventative and wellness exams, in-house diagnostics, dental care, surgery, digital X-ray, ultrasound, vaccinations, pain management, grooming and bathing, boarding, after-hours emergency care, and microchipping.

If you’re looking for a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful difference, we’d love to meet you.

Location

1709 West Prien Lake Road, Suite A

Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601

Compensation

Starting at $12-$16 per hour, based on experience

Schedule

Part-time position

Clinic Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday Benefits We Offer:* Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends!

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits package
  
• 401k program with company match starting day 1
  
• A yearly scrub allowance for all employees
  
• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life 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-led wellness, nutrition, and cooking classes for ALL employees
  

Job Summary

The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Pet Health (MPH) 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.
  
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
  
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
  
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
  
• 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.
  

Physical Requirements:* The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.

• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
  
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
  
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
  
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  

The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
  

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with

Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to

perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to

benefits@mvetpartners.com and

let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered

without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,

national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other

basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to

creating an inclusive environment for all employees.