Veterinary Assistant - Shiloh Animal Hospital

Shiloh Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a full-time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! 

Location: 1005 Lichtin Blvd, Morrisville NC, 27560

Shift Details: Full time (30+ hours a week) We are open Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm, Saturday 8am - 12pm, and closed on Sunday. Rotational Saturdays required.

Compensation: $15 - $20

Must have previous animal experience.

Shiloh Animal Hospital is an innovative, full-service animal hospital located in Morrisville, NC. Our veterinarians are dedicated to providing the best care for our clients by combining modern conventional medicine with traditional Eastern medicine and tailoring them to the individual needs of each dog or cat. We believe in treating the whole pet, focusing on the prevention of disease and the maintenance of health and wellness.

Job Summary:

The Veterinary Assistant will start the doctor’s appointments, educate clients, restrain pets during the doctor’s exam, complete patient invoices, care for hospitalized patients, and perform any number of other tasks that may present themselves on a given day. This position is diverse and ever changing according to the priority of the moment. We need to have a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and to communicate this sense of assurance to our clients. The Veterinary Assistant will need to show emotional intelligence in all aspects of their role. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. 

Shiloh Animal Hospital can provide a unique opportunity for the right candidate. Our team enjoys working together to help the practice grow and flourish. We take pride in having an awesome working atmosphere and culture. We focus on Fear Free and Low Stress Handling techniques that appeal to anxious pets and their owners. If you are interested in working hard in all aspects of a veterinary hospital and enjoying all the benefits of a successful practice and great team, please apply.

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.