Veterinary Assistant

JOIN THE MERIDIAN VETERINARY TEAM!

Do you enjoy helping people and advocating for pets?

Are you interested in being part of a team who values people as well as the pets they own?

Are you a veterinary assistant looking for a position where you are appreciated, recognized and able to grow?

Are you detail oriented and committed to great patient care through protocols and checklists?

Are you looking for a good work-life balance, where you can be free to have a life but to grow and succeed in your job?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, we have an opportunity for you!

We are looking for experienced Veterinary Assistants who want to help pets live their best lives and owners who love them. So, if you enjoy helping people and advocating for pets, if you are interested in being a part of a team that values people and will do quality work together, then you may be the perfect fit for our team!

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

1. We are a privately owned practice that invests in team member’s growth and so they can thrive to provide the best possible medicine for our clients and patients.

2. We deliver a variety of services to meet the needs of our clients and patients, and provide diversity in job duties for team members.

3. Our values drive how we treat each other and the decisions we make for our business and team members. We care about each other and we care deeply about our clients and patients.

4. We continue to focus on growth and culture to provide the best environment possible for everyone. We are looking for someone who will fit our culture and values, work hard with positive work ethic, be kind and compassionate towards everyone, and help our Hospital to grow and be a safe place for all.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

You must have 1 years of veterinary assistant experience. You must be able to lift 40 pounds and be able to keep up with our active schedule. You should be comfortable restraining both dogs and cats.

You are a detailed orientated person, who loves procedures as well as accurate logs and patient records.

You will ensure all pets are cared while and monitored while under anesthetic procedures.

Cleaning and animal husbandry is important to you, ensuring our patients health and wellbeing are invaluable.

Lastly, you will fit in with our wonderful team and uphold our values.

ABOUT US:

Established in 1949, we are the longest standing veterinary hospital in Meridian where we began with dairy farms in the area. We have since transitioned from the rural lifestyle to urban life with companion animals. We are a busy small animal hospital that is run by a team of 21 members that includes four doctors, two full time and two part time. Our doctors come with a wealth of knowledge and experience each having at least 25 years of experience. We provide comprehensive medical care to our patients, everything from routine vaccinations to orthopedic surgery, to dental and soft tissue surgery. We are open Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm, and operate a vaccination clinic on the third Saturday of the month. We are closed on Sundays and major holidays.

Our overall goal is to build bonds and relationships with our clients, their pets and our fellow teammates. We are continually working to build each other up by being grateful for each other, growing with both ourselves and each other and extending grace for both ourselves and each other.

We are continually looking for opportunities to grow and improve our hospital to meet the needs of our clients and their pets. This includes future opportunities for meaningful work and growth not only for you but for the betterment of the whole.

Hopefully the message we are getting across is that we want someone who will fit well with our culture, be open and willing to grow and learn, and focus on the relationships with clients, pets, and fellow teammates.

ABOUT YOU:

If you will follow procedures and protocols, are hardworking, have integrity, are experienced and compassionate we want to talk to you!

We are looking for someone who is willing to learn and grow, be part of a comprehensive team, enjoy interacting with people, love working with animals, value work ethic, be honest, kind and compassionate. We need you to follow policies and procedures according to the way we run our hospital and to give honest and genuine feedback with the goal of improving the hospital and culture. We hold each other and our values in high regard and are looking for someone to join the culture and improve.

JOB DUTIES:

Assistants play a vital role in the high-quality care of our patients and clients and must be proficient in the skills required for the below job duties. For this position you will use your knowledge and skills in veterinary medicine in various ways including but not limited to:

• Assisting our amazing veterinarians in individual diagnostic and treatment plans for our patients
• Monitoring anesthesia while the Technician assists with anesthetic protocols and…