Southwind Animal Hospital is locally operated as a proud member of the PetVet Care Centers Network.
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Do you wanna help animals, Do you want to grow the bond between people and their pets, do you want to help families have the best life with their pets, if so then WE NEED YOU!!!!!
Imagine an animal hospital with a team that practices the highest quality medicine, values personal and professional growth of all staff members, strives to never stop learning, and loves coming to work every day to help each and every for legged furbaby who walks thru the doors. Now, imagine that animal hospital is looking for a passionate, professional, smiling, energetic, outgoing veterinary technician and/or assistant.
These things don't have to be a dream, because Southwind Animal Hospital in Memphis, TN is offering just that type of place for you to call home.
You'll love our low nurse-to-doctor ratio, innovative and forward-thinking team, fun but professional atmosphere, and incredible benefits. Our practice has been serving the community for 20 years, and our dedication to the people and pets here shines through everything we do.
We'll love your experience, passion, drive and ability to work well with a team. This is a part-time position for an experienced (at least two years) veterinary receptionist or a veterinary assistant just starting out. Benefits include:
- A highly competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- CE allowance and time
Think your the receptionist we're looking for? Visit our careers link on our website and apply at- https://www.southwindvets.com/site/veterinary-careers-southeast-memphis
We strive to make a difference in the life of a pet one interaction at a time.
Position Overview: The Customer Service Representative contributes to the success of a high-performing organization committed to delivering superior care and exceptional service. Performs a range of administrative and customer service tasks, providing valuable support to the hospital.
Essential Functions:
- Provides excellent customer service in-person, over the phone, and during high-stress situations.
- Manages lobby flow, addresses concerns, calms distressed owners, and schedules appointments.
- Handles basic medical emergencies for pets and owners, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Assists with medication pickups, inquiries, and provides information about services and products.
- Inputs and manages data in practice management software, including billing and accounts.
- Assists with retail sales, weighing pets, processing faxes, and maintaining records.
- Reconciles cash drawer and performs end-of-day duties for accurate financial transactions.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
- Knowledge of clerical procedures and ability to organize files and records
- Excellent customer service skills, providing courteous and prompt assistance
- Accurate cash handling and cashiering abilities
- Strong multitasking skills with attention to detail
- Flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to work at a keyboard or workstation for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, climbing, and lifting animals up to 50 pounds
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift, 10-hour shift
- Day shift, Evening Shift
- Saturday availability
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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Join a fantastic practice at Southwind Animal Hospital in east Memphis, Tennessee in providing comprehensive, compassionate care to our loyal clients and their companions. We are looking for an additional veterinarian to be a part of our amazing team, either part time or full-time!
Our hospital currently includes two veterinarians with over two decades in practice and a team of dedicated, skilled veterinary technicians and assistants. Our current DVM team has a strong interest in dentistry, behavior, and internal medicine - doctors are encouraged to pursue their areas of interest and work up cases thoroughly in-house, while knowing that specialist referral is easily accessible for those challenging cases. Our ideal candidate is experienced, but we are passionate about providing quality
mentorship, tailored to each veterinarian’s unique needs and interests, so new or recent graduate veterinarians are encouraged to apply as we offer a Mentorship with Memphis Veterinary Specialists!
Our 10,000 square foot hospital includes two experienced veterinarians and a team of dedicated and skilled veterinary assistants. Most of our staff members have been with us for many years; we treat each other like family. Our hospital has digital radiology (including dental), ultrasound, a surgical suite, a dental suite, 6 exam rooms (2 of which are feline only), anesthesia monitoring equipment (BP, HR, RR, Temp, CO2), and we utilize Impromed for our paperless medical records.
We are set up to provide the best medical care to our patients:
- AAHA-accredited
- AAFP-certified - Cat friendly practice
- Diagnostic imaging
- Digital Radiography
- Ultrasound
- In house laboratory
- Chemistries | CBC | Urinalysis | Cytology
- On site pharmacy
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Well equipped surgical suite
- State of the art monitoring equipment
This position carries a competitive salary, quality health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, generous continuing education allowance and additional paid time off for CE, a VIN membership, access to a large network of specialists and experienced
general practice DVMs, numerous discounts through our partners and reimbursement for membership dues and license fees.
Named one of Time Magazine's Greatest 100 Places of 2021, Memphis is an excellent place to enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a low cost of living. Germantown and Collierville have an excellent public school system and are an easy commute to work. Plenty of outdoor attractions such as Shelby Farms, Levitt Shell, Dixon Gardens, Botanical Gardens, the Greenline trail. Beale Street, Graceland, world-famous barbecue restaurants, several craft breweries and the Memphis Zoo are all convenient to Southwind Animal Hospital. Our arts and music scene is vibrant and growing! Learn more at https://wearememphis.com/.
To be considered for this position or to learn more please reach out to Leslie Lynette, RVT, CVPM at LLynette@petvetcarecenters.com
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Do you wanna help animals, Do you want to grow the bond between people and their pets, do you want to help families have the best life with pets, if so then WE NEED YOU!!!!!
Imagine an animal hospital with a team that practices the highest quality medicine, values personal and professional growth of all staff members, strives to never stop learning, and loves coming to work every day to help each and every for legged furbaby who walks thru the doors. Now, imagine that animal hospital is looking for a passionate, professional, smiling, energetic, outgoing veterinary technician and/or assistant.
These things don't have to be a dream, because Southwind Animal Hospital in Memphis, TN is offering just that type of place for you to call home.
You'll love our low nurse-to-doctor ratio, innovative and forward-thinking team, fun but professional atmosphere, and incredible benefits. Our practice has been serving the community for 20 years, and our dedication to the people and pets here shines through everything we do.
We'll love your experience, passion, drive and ability to work well with a team. This is a full-time position for an experienced (at least two years) veterinary technician or a veterinary assistant just starting out. Benefits include:
- A highly competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- CE allowance and time
Think your the veterinary nurse we're looking for? Visit our careers link on our website and apply at- https://www.southwindvets.com/site/veterinary-careers-southeast-memphis
We strive to make a difference in the life of a pet one interaction at a time.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Salary: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 2 years (Required)
- Veterinary Technician or assistant: 2 years (Required)
Work Location:
- Memphis, TN
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: In person
Position Overview:
The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.
Essential Position Functions:
- Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
- Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
- Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
- Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
- Obtain and verify medications.
- Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
- As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
- Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
- Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
- Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
- Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
- Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
- Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.
Additional Position Functions:
Assignment to the specialty medical areas listed below may require the following additional job functions:
Dentistry
- Perform dental cleanings, polishing, and intraoral radiographs.
- Perform nerve blocks.
- Assist with dental procedures and oral surgery.
Dermatology
- Prepare and administer medications, intravenously, orally, and topically.
- Perform ear cleanings and minor flushes.
- Obtain skin scrapes and tape samples.
- Prepare skin and ear cytology.
- Induce and monitor anesthesia.
- Place intravenous catheters.
Emergency
- Assist veterinarians with a variety of emergency procedures and critical care situations.
- Monitor vitals, place catheters and take x-rays.
- Clean wounds and apply casts or bandages.
- Give injections and take blood samples.
- May have to be on call in the intensive care unit.
Imaging
- Assist veterinarians with a variety of diagnostic imaging modalities, including digital radiography, ultrasound, etc.
Integrative
- Maintain logs of pet diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up results so veterinarians can track responses to integrative care.
Internal Medicine
- Research general wellness and preventative medicine for patients.
Neurology
- Perform various technical procedures, including anesthesia support and monitoring, intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, IV injections, wound management, drug administration assistance, bandage care, and surgery support.
Ophthalmology
- Assist veterinarians with ocular exams.
- Perform and/or assist with diagnostic testing (Schirmer Tear Testing, Tonometry, etc.).
Radiology
- Assist veterinarians with providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services to in-patient, out-patient, surgical, and emergency pets.
Surgery
- Provide extensive surgical assistance by preparing pets, scrubbing, shaving, acting as a surgical nurse, and operating specific surgical equipment and supplies.
Competencies:
- Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
- Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
- Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
- Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
- Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
- Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
- Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
- Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
- Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State.
- May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing.
- Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
- Understand and limit the potential exposure to bites, scratches, and potential injuries.
- Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures.
- Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
- Communicate and approach job duties in a professional and mature manner.
- Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
- This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion.
- Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
- May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).
- Answer phones and perform other duties as needed by the hospital.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager or practice.
Additional Information:
The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Why Consider Our Memphis Hospital?
At Southwind Animal Hospital, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.
Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.
We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.
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We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Southwind Animal Hospital, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.- Southwind Animal Hospital Team