Veterinary Assistant en Four Paws Veterinary Hospital

Four Paws Veterinary Hospital is Hiring
Full-Time Veterinary Assistant – Riverview, Florida 

**PRIOR VETERINARY ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**

Join a team where your skills matter and tails wag daily. At Four Paws Veterinary Hospital, we’re focused on compassionate care, client education, and continuous improvement all in a friendly, upbeat environment.

As a Veterinary Assistant here, you'll be part of a team that provides a wide range of services, including preventative medicine, wellness exams, customized vaccination plans, nutritional counseling, general surgery, dental cleanings, digital radiographs, therapy laser, ultrasound, and hospitalization care. We also offer holistic options like acupuncture and herbal therapies. If you're looking for a place that supports your growth while delivering excellent care to patients and their families, this is it.

Location
9430 Balm Riverview Road
Riverview, Florida 33569

Schedule
Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Compensation
$18 to $21 per hour based on experience

Benefits We Offer
• 40 hours of PTO to start, with additional PTO based on years of service
• 48 hours of Holiday Pay for six recognized holidays
• Annual review with wage evaluation and raise potential
• Dream Fund bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• Maternity leave
• 401(k) with up to 4% match starting day one
• Healthy Minds @Work mental wellness app
• Employee Assistance Program with five free counseling visits per issue
• Legal, financial, childcare, eldercare, and relocation support
• Optional insurances: life, AD&D, disability, critical illness, accident
• Uniform allowance: $150 full-time, $75 part-time
• CE support: $500 plus 24 paid CE hours annually for credentialed techs
• Online RACE-approved CE access
• Scholarship program for techs pursuing credentialing
• Internal employee rewards program with gift card redemption
• Externships available for tech and vet students

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.