Veterinary Assistant & CVT

Job Description

Job Description

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Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center is looking to add experienced Veterinary Assistants to our team!  At SOVSC we see a variety of cases and provide the highest level of care using the latest in veterinary medicine in our Emergency, Critical Care, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, and Surgery Departments.

We offer flexible shifts with short three-day (12-hour shift) and four-day (10-hour shift) work weeks with generous weekend and overnight differentials. Various department openings: internal medicine, surgery, emergency + critical care, & urgent care.

What We Offer:

• Sign on bonus for CVTs
• Relocation Assistance available for CVTs
• CE Reimbursement
• Paid Licensing Renewal
• Uniform Reimbursement
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• SIGNIFICANT Employee Pet Discount (up to 75% off all services + free vaccines)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for students enrolled in a Penn Foster program
• 401k w/ Employer Match
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• And MORE!

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have at least one year experience working as veterinary assistant or technician ( required )
• Have experience in specialty veterinary medicine ( preferred ) 
• Work as a team player in group settings as well as be able to work individually
• Demonstrate strong communication and fast problem-solving skills in stressful situations
• Have a passion for improving quality of life for animals
• Excel at multitasking in a fast paced environment
• Be dependable, trustworthy with strong work ethic and a willingness to continue learning

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide effective and timely support for the staff veterinarians and CVTs, as well as working closely with clients, patients and other staff members
• Provide the highest quality patient care 
• Provides excellent customer service including greeting and assisting clients who seek medical services, gathering patient information and keeping clients up to date on their pet’s status as needed
• Follow all hospital policies and keep updated on any policy or nursing standard changes
• Maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct as well as being respectful to SOVSC, management and property
• Have excellent people skills which includes being friendly yet polished, being warm and welcoming and have outstanding and effective communication skills
• Accommodate all clients’ needs while being sympathetic, compassionate and professional
• Anticipate the needs of the client or other staff members and act as a liaison between client, technician and doctor
• Answers client calls immediately with care and concern, and if unable to take calls, return them as soon as possible
• Understands when to direct a call to a technician and/or doctor and recognizes when a co-worker, supervisor and/or doctor should be consulted
• Complete provided additional education and training materials as directed in a timely manner

What to Expect When Working At SOVSC:

• Great Learning Environment: Not only will you have the opportunity to see a variety of cases virtually guaranteeing no two days are the same, but you will have a chance to learn from our highly trained doctors, board-certified specialists, and our dedicated Technical Supervisors.
• Friendly/Inclusive Culture: Our team is working hard to create and maintain an environment where everyone feels welcome and treats each other with  respect and kindness . We foster team building opportunities with employee sponsored events; such as crafting, hiking, gaming and more.
• Teamwork: Our team ALWAYS pulls together for the best of each patient. All hands on deck, coming together,  working as a team even during the hardest of days.
• Quality Medicine: Our team of Doctors and Technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.

* ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO QUALIFY*

Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

We appreciate your interest in Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center. Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the company. Please inform the company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Your application will be active for 90 days. If you are not hired during that time period, but wish to continue to be considered for available positions, you must complete a new application.

Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.

For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard, or a member of a reserve component.

For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.

For Rhode Island Applicants: Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.