Veterinary Clinic Assistant - Training Provided - Valley View, OH
PetIQ/VIP Petcare provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country. We are advocates for pet parents, because we believe that all pet parents should be able to provide necessary care that enhances the lives of their pets.
**Why join the PetIQ Team?**
- Great company culture
- Opportunities for growth, development, promotion, and pay increases within the first 6 months
- Weekend work- work Saturdays and Sundays and have weekdays off!
- Flexible schedule
- No experience necessary- we provide all training
- Professional networking opportunities with veterinarians and veterinary professionals
***We are currently looking for dedicated, professional team members who have a passion for pet wellness.***
Starting pay is $15.00/hour
Our mobile Veterinary Community Clinics provide high quality preventive and wellness pet care services including diagnostic tests, vaccinations, preventive medications, microchipping, nail trims and a wellness check commensurate with the services administered.
We travel in fleet vehicles and operate "pop-up" preventive veterinary wellness clinics in partner locations throughout our state and neighboring ones.
We are currently looking for a Clinic Assistant - Veterinary to join our growing team! The Clinic Assistant provides superior customer service to clients by answering questions and assisting them through the clinic process.
During the clinic, the Clinic Assistant assists Veterinarians during examinations and procedures of pets; prepare vaccines and administer according to Veterinarian instructions; make recommendations for services and products to clients based on their pet’s lifestyle; collect, prepare, and label samples such as fecal and blood for outside laboratory testing; properly label and dispense medications; review paperwork with clients and process payments.
- Holding pets for wellness procedures and sample collection
- Preparing samples for outside laboratory testing
- Making recommendations for services and products aligned with our Standards of Care
- Leading a culture of safety
- Collecting payment, dispensing medication, and reviewing discharge paperwork with clients
- Driving company vehicle from field office to clinic locations
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Previous customer service or sales experience preferred
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to work weekends and occasional weekdays
- Reliable transportation to office
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Must successfully pass criminal background check and motor vehicle record check
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous customer service or sales experience preferred
- Must enjoy and be comfortable working with primarily dogs and cats of all sizes, temperaments and breeds, including handling and lifting animals as necessary
- Present professional appearance and positive conduct
- Punctuality and dependability highly valued
- Knowledge of basic sales principles and application while making recommendations to clients
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
- Able to work independently without direct supervision
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to drive a company vehicle for long hours and in various terrain and weather conditions. Portion of workday spent in vehicle.
- Must be able to work for prolonged periods of time in the field, including 12-14 hour days.
- Some outdoor clinic work and activities may be necessary
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 150 pounds assisted and 50 pounds unassisted
- Standing, walking and moving for prolonged periods of time
***PetIQ is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.***