Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant presso Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital

Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital is seeking an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant to join our team!   

The staff at Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital works to get to know each patient and their lifestyle and provide the preventative care that best fits their needs. Our team of veterinarians and technicians stay up to date on the most recent advances in veterinary medicine through continuing education and updating medical protocols as needed. We strive to provide options for care based upon what is best for both the patient and their family. The veterinarians and assistants provide hands-on nursing care and strive to keep each patient clean, calm, and comfortable in the hospital. Our receptionists continually work to make sure our patients are seen in a timely matter, especially when emergency situations arise. Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital works to educate our clients on their pet’s physical and emotional health so that the human-animal bond can be strengthened in the precious relationship we have with our pets.

Our hospital is proudly accredited by AAHA. Our commitment to meeting the highest industry standards ensures that your furry companions receive the best possible care and attention they deserve.

Location: 2777 University Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001 

Clinic Hours:  

*Urgent Care Hours

Shift: Weekend availability is a must

Compensation: $17-20/hr Additional $4/hour shift differential for urgent care shifts

Benefits:

• Holiday pay
• CE allowance & professional development opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Discounted Veterinary Care    

🏥 YOUR HEALTH - COVERED.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Counseling
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Teledoc – FREE doctor access 24/7

❤️ YOUR FAMILY - COVERED.

• Caring for Elderly Family
• Returning to Work After a Baby
• Divorce
• Moving to a New Community
• Grieving for a Lost Loved One
• Military Family Matters
• Job Relocation
• Buying or Selling a Home

📝 YOUR FINANCES - COVERED.

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Budgeting and Financial Guidance
• Retirement Planning
• Will and Testament Planning
• Tax Issues
• Identify Theft Recovery
• Legal Counseling
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Teammate Referral Program

Together with our parent company Mission Pet Health (MPH), Mission Vet Urgent Care 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. 

Job Summary:   The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Vet Urgent Care (MVUC) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

Schedule: We are open weekdays from 2pm-10pm and weekends, from 10am-8pm.  This position will work four days, including some weekend shifts.

Travel required: None.

Essential Functions:  

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of Mission Pet Health and Mission Vet Urgent Care.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by 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. 

Additional Functions:

• 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.
• Must be comfortable working evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high volume experience preferred

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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.