Veterinary Assistant - Roose Animal Hospital

WE'RE HIRNG!

Roose Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a

Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location:  509 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI  48170

Shift Details:  This is a full-time position (30+ hours/week).

Pay Range:  $15.00 - $17.00/hour (based on experience)

Skills: We are looking for a candidate that is proficient with restraint, including fractious or aggressive animals. We are also looking for someone that is proficient with customer service. Must have previous veterinary hospital experience.

Roose Animal Hospital is a AAHA accredited, five-doctor practice that treats dogs, cats, exotics, pet turkeys, pet chickens, and more. We offer a wide range of services, including certain orthopedic surgeries, ultrasound, laser therapy, among others. We cultivate an environment that empowers our team to continue learning and growing.

We boast an array of excellent in-house lab equipment, including the new Imagyst, an artificially intelligent cytology reader that analyzes ear cytologies, fecals, urines, and fine needle aspirates.

Our leadership team is dedicated to fostering a culture that upholds MVP's core values, which include continuous improvement of patient care and providing the best support staff for our doctors.

Our values are the foundation of our work, emphasizing integrity, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and service quality, as every interaction is significant.

These values also underpin our growing culture. Embracing and living these values ensures excellence at our hospital.  We are looking for someone charismatic to engage with our clients, patients, and staff, greeting them with a cheerful demeanor.

Mission Veterinary Partners aims to be the employer of choice, understanding that creating a desirable workplace for veterinary professionals, where they feel appreciated, translates into superior patient care, client experience, and career satisfaction.

Expect a nurturing learning environment where you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills. This is manifested through various forms such as peer coaching, on-the-job mentoring, and diverse learning opportunities both in-person and through our online learning platform.

Come join our team!

Benefits:

PTO - 40

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

How you'll make an impact:

• Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties
• The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
• The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments.
• The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests.
• The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.)
• The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
• The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
• The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.

Physical demands and work environment

• The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The Veterinary Assistant is 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 Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.