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VetMED Veterinary Hospital has an exciting opportunity for
Location: 202 N Walnut St, Bay City, MI 48706
Shift Details: This is a full-time position (30+ hours/week).
Vetmed Veterinary Hospital is a 3 doctor practice that sees dogs, cats and exotics. We offer a large array of services including: Orthopedic surgeries, laser therapy and new this year, acupuncture (coming this fall). Most of our team is Fear Free certified and we have a goal to get the hospital certified by the end of 2024. We also love our feline patients and have a feline dedicated room with steps on the walls, a window seat, feliway and a cat tower.
Our Urgent Care has been a hit with the community and we are looking to expand our team. Come join us!
Benefits:
Responsibilities:
VetMED Veterinary Hospital has an exciting opportunity for
a full-time Veterinary Assistantto join our team!
Location: 202 N Walnut St, Bay City, MI 48706
Shift Details: This is a full-time position (30+ hours/week).
Compensation: $18 - $21/hr with a 20% Shift differential for Urgent Care hours.
Shift: Our office hours are as follows:
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm
Monday 8 am - 10 pm (5pm - 10 pm Urgent Care hours)
Tuesday - Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Shift Details: We are looking for a candidate to work every other weekend Saturday and Sunday and Monday Evenings. This position will alternate between General Practice hours and Urgent Care hours.
Skills:We need someone with at least 2 years of Veterinary Hospital experience. We need someone that has proficiency with client communication, medical terminology and restraint experience. This will be a fast paced environment and we need someone that can anticipate the needs of the team as well as work efficiently.
Vetmed Veterinary Hospital is a 3 doctor practice that sees dogs, cats and exotics. We offer a large array of services including: Orthopedic surgeries, laser therapy and new this year, acupuncture (coming this fall). Most of our team is Fear Free certified and we have a goal to get the hospital certified by the end of 2024. We also love our feline patients and have a feline dedicated room with steps on the walls, a window seat, feliway and a cat tower.
We invest in our team by providing CPR training as well as Fear Free training that the clinic funds. This training is usually expected to be completed within a certain amount of time from the time of hire.
Our Urgent Care has been a hit with the community and we are looking to expand our team. Come join us!
Benefits:
PTO - 80
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.
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.
Responsibilities:
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.
