Veterinary Assistant

Solon Animal Hospital

  • Solon, OH
  • $16.00-18.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 28 days ago
Overview:🐾 Join Our Team at Solon Veterinary Hospital!Position: Veterinary Assistant
📍 Location: 6475 Richmond Rd., Solon, OH 44139
💼 Part-Time | $16.00–$18.00/hr (Based on Experience)Are you passionate about animal care and ready to be part of a close-knit, compassionate team? Solon Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant who’s eager to support our doctors, connect with pet owners, and grow their skills in a supportive environment.🏥 About Us:Located in Solon, Ohio, we are a small animal, 2-doctor practice proudly serving our community with a commitment to high-quality medicine and personal client care. As we continue to grow, we're focused on building a team that’s just as dedicated to the future of veterinary medicine as we are.⏰ Shift Details:Part-TimeMust be available for opening and closing shiftsRotating Saturday shifts requiredFlexible scheduling within a collaborative team environment💸 Pay Range:$16.00–$18.00/hour, based on experience🩺 What You'll Be Doing:Assisting veterinarians and technicians during exams and proceduresPreparing and maintaining exam rooms and surgical areasSafely restraining patients for exams and treatmentsMonitoring and caring for animals during recoveryClient communication and educationAdministering medications and supporting daily patient care✅ What We're Looking For:Previous experience in a veterinary assistant role preferred, but not requiredStrong communication and multitasking skillsReliable, team-oriented, and eager to learnComfortable working with both cats and dogsCompassionate, positive attitude toward pets and people alike🌟 Why You’ll Love Working With Us:Welcoming and collaborative team cultureOpportunity to grow in a fast-paced, learning-focused environmentSupportive leadership and mentorship from experienced staffMake a real impact in the lives of pets and their familiesIf you're looking to build a meaningful career in veterinary medicine and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to meet you.👉 Apply today and help us make a difference—one paw at a time.Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Pet Health (MPH) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. Responsibilities:How you'll make an impact:
  • Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
  • 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.
  • Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
  • Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Prior experience in a veterinary environment preferred.
  • 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.Physical Requirements:
  • The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
  • The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
  • The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
  • The employee will be 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 employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.We put people first and never compromise on our values.Apply today for immediate consideration!Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to
perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and
let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Mission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other
basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Solon Animal Hospital