Veterinary Assistant - Willits Veterinary Hospital- Basalt

Location: 351 Robinson St Suite 1014, Basalt, CO 81621

Compensation: $20-22/hr depending on experience (minimum of 2 years of veterinary assisting experience is required)

Shifts: (4) 10 hour shifts. Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm (Saturday's are required)

Willits Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Our growing veterinary hospital in the Aspen, CO area has a laid-back environment where work-life balance is of utmost importance to our entire team. Advanced techniques and the latest in veterinary medicine and equipment are at your fingertips, along with a strong, caring leadership team that fully appreciates your skill set and abilities.

If you are an enthusiastic, energetic, compassionate individual with a few years or more of veterinary work experience, you have found the right place! The ideal candidate will be able to drop into our experienced team without missing a beat, have great communication skills, great technical skills, and be ready to join a fun and energetic team.

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, pet health discounts and dollar for dollar match on 401K, annual bonus opportunities...not to mention a team of smart and friendly coworkers!  

Job Summary:The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) 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 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. 

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. 

We put people first and never compromise on our values. 

Apply today for immediate consideration! 

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.