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Brook Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team!

Candidates with experience with exotic pets are strongly encouraged to apply!

Location:

N48 W 14850 W Lisbon Road

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Compensation:

Up to $16-22/hour

Shift Details:

Must have a flexible schedule to work some evenings till 7:30pm and every other Saturday 7:30am-12:30pm. 

Hospital hours: Monday - Thursday 8am-7pm, Fridays 8am-5pm, Saturdays 8am-12pm and Sundays closed.

Brook Falls offers quality compassionate care for pets and their people. Brook-Falls treats dogs, cats, small mammals, birds & reptiles and features some of the only exotic pet veterinarians in the Milwaukee and Waukesha County area. 50% of the patients we see are exotics!!

We are a full service veterinary hospital offering an extensive range of comprehensive medical, dental, diagnostic and surgical services to meet the varying needs of all of our patients. In addition, we also offer luxury lodging, enrichment doggy day care, dog training and grooming to help in all aspects of pet ownership.  It is our commitment to provide quality care throughout the life of your pet.  

Our facilities and services are designed to assist in routine preventative care for young healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages, and medical care as necessary during his or her entire life.

Benefits we offer:

• • 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 full-time employees.
  • Developmental opportunities for mentorship, growth and leadership within a greater network of clinics.
  • Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it!
  • Customized learning and developmental opportunities including CE for a credentialed technician!

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. 

How you'll make an impact: 

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
• 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.

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.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Pet Health (MPH) 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.