Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant 2.2 2.2 out of 5 stars West Allis, WI 53219 $15

• $17 an hour
• Full-time Spirit of 76th Veterinary Clinic 15 reviews $15
• $17 an hour
• Full-time About the Clinic Spirit was established in 1980 in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin.

Over the years we have created everlasting bonds with our clients which is why we have grown from a one doctor practice to a busy five doctor practice. We see cats, dogs, exotics and small animals and we have been voted Best Veterinary Clinic in Milwaukee on more than one occasion. We are a unique clinic in this day and age as we are still privately family owned. Our modern 4,400 square foot building is equipped with digital radiography, dental digital radiography, ultrasound, Sedivue urinalysis, IDEXX in-house laboratory, impromed software, cold laser, in-house pharmacy as well as our own external compounding pharmacy. We have 5 examination rooms, 2 surgical suites, separate staff room for lunches and meetings which is equipped with a television, comfortable sofa and a small kitchen. Our Team We currently have a team of Veterinary Technicians (including CVT's), Veterinary Assistants, Client Service Representatives, two Practice Managers, kennel assistants as well as our Veterinarians. Our team is hard-working, compassionate and will welcome you into our family-like atmosphere in the workplace. Most of our team members are full time, which ensures continuity and collaboration . The location Spirit of 76th Veterinary Clinic is in a family friendly suburb of Milwaukee and only 7 miles from the heart of downtown Milwaukee. However, prefer the country? Simply head 10 miles West and you are in the beautiful Waukesha, Delafield, Pewaukee district. The opportunity To our already established team we are looking to add a specialized veterinary assistant. As a veterinary assistant, you will perform a variety of duties however, in this role your primary responsibilities will be history taking and patient discharges. You will also be cross trained as a general veterinary assistant Job Duties

• Communicate with CSR's to keep up to date with patient arrivals
• Greet client and patient in the examination room and take a brief history
• Discuss wellness panels and annual blood, urine or stool testing with clients
• Correctly identify which vaccines the patient is due for and collect these for the doctor
• Communicate with the doctor on patient arrival and required testing
• Enter charges for the patient visit based on doctor recommendations
• Assist when needed with general veterinary assistant tasks such as restraint, ear cleaning, nail trims, etc
• Discharge patients to their owner, going over discharge instructions from the doctor in detail
• Ensure clients leaving the clinic are doing so with all the required information, for example, regarding follow up visits, expectations for testing results and the correct medications Job Skills
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Basic computer skills
• Great time management
• Detail oriented
• Professionalism
• Empathy
• Good problem solving skills
• Desire to improve and learn Job Requirements
• Veterinary Assistant Certification or 2 years of experience in the Veterinary field.
• High school diploma or GED Benefits Here at Spirit of 76th Veterinary Clinic we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all

Full Time Employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous continuing education (CE) allowance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Own pet discounts
• Flexible schedules Clinic Hours Our clinic hours are: Mon-Thurs 8am-7pm, Friday 8am-6pm.

Closed Saturday and Sunday Pay Veterinary Assistant pay may differ based upon experience.

Visit us at:

www.spiritof76thveterinaryclinic.com

Facebook:

@Spiritof76th

VetClinic Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00

• $17.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person