Veterinary Assistant en Johnson County Animal Clinic

Johnson County Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! 

Location: 9425 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 66204

Johnson County Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service. We are looking for someone who wants to learn and grow in their career, we offer a full scholarship to our On-Line Veterinary Technology Program to the right candidate! We are looking to add to our team of compassionate professionals and we recognize the vital role assistants play in our mission. 

We are a busy, three doctor small animal practice and will be welcoming a fourth doctor very soon. Services offered include digital x-ray, dentals with full mouth dental radiographs on all patients (digital), Imagyst for AI cytology, in-house lab machines and sample preparation for resource laboratories, AviMark computer software and more. We are a digital, paper-light practice, and use Scribenote (AI) dictation to aid in record keeping. 

Hospital hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, Sunday closed. 

Shift: 4 day work weeks, 10 hour shifts and 2-3 Saturdays per month (8am-12:00pm).

Compensation: $16-20/hour

Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. Our team likes to work hard and play hard with an emphasis on fun team building activities and a positive culture. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie, collaboration, and opportunities to learn and grow. We aim to create a real community within our clinic - among staff, clients, and patients. We enjoy our work, have a family type atmosphere, and enjoy working together every day. 

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

Full scholarship to our On-Line Veterinary Technology Program to the right candidate!

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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.