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Lead Veterinary Assistant
Department:
Veterinary Assistant
Location:
Sheridan, MI
Sheridan Animal Hospital is seeking a Lead Veterinary Assistant to head our technical team. This an excellent opportunity for skilled Veterinary Assistants looking to take the next step in their career and develop as a leader within a supportive environment!
In this role, you will provide leadership to our veterinary assistant team alongside general veterinary assistant responsibilities, including inpatient and outpatient care, exam room assistance, and surgical assistance. Leadership responsibilities will focus on day-to-day delegation of tasks to optimize workflow, ensuring safety and medical standards are being met, and providing guidance, training, and mentorship to the support team. You will act as the "right hand" to the hospital manager.
This is an ideal position for those with high emotional intelligence, the ability to cultivate positive culture, and excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.
This is a full-time position, with availability needed Monday-Friday. No weekends!
Full-time benefits and compensation**:
- Compensation: $19-23 per hour, for each hour worked*
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
- 3+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Training and mentorship
- Team scheduling
- Client service and complaint resolution
- Surgery set up and assisting
- Inpatient care
With a mission centered around community and relationships, our team at Sheridan Animal Hospital has been committed to providing individualized care to our rural community since 2013. Our hospital allows us to provide routine and emergency medical and surgical services for small animals, and common pocket pets, with state-of-the-art equipment. Our doctors are supported by a talented team, and we take active measures to encourage our staff�s continued growth and happiness at our clinic and within veterinary medicine. We have a fantastic team full of coworkers who become friends and are happy to work with great clientele.
If you�re interested in joining a collaborative and tenured team, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant�s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.
**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.
WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
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