Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Mobile Imaging Veterinary Ultrasound (MiVU) is a mobile veterinary ultrasound service serving veterinarians in the states of Virginia and Maryland. MiVU offers advanced diagnostic ultrasound capability performed in veterinary hospitals thereby allowing veterinarians to preserve and maintain doctor / client / patient relationship. MiVU's goal is to provide services that are consistently prompt, accurate, and affordable. Services provided include but are not limited to abdominal ultrasound, echocardiogram with cardiologist interpretation, fine-needle biopsies, tru-cut biopsies, and cavity centesis.

MiVU is a veterinary mobile imaging company that provides diagnostic ultrasound services to over 500 small animal hospitals throughout DC, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee and Florida. We are in search of an enthusiastic animal loving individual who would enjoy becoming an integral part of a fast-paced high-level and diagnostic imaging team in the Tampa, FL area. This job opportunity is a great way to make a difference, while gaining experience in the veterinary field.

We would love to find someone who is positive, driven, a team-player, and passionate about helping animals. This is a veterinary support role which will work around 35 or more hrs/wk.

• Being available Monday-Friday(5 days/week) from 9 AM to 5 PM
• Being flexible with morning meetup times
• Driving in various parts of the Tampa and the surrounding areas
• Lifting, handling, and comforting animals
• Keeping patient’s still, while the doctor's perform the ultrasound services
• Lifting and loading all equipment in and out of the company vehicle
• Setting up and taking apart ultrasound equipment
• Prepping biopsy needles and slides
• Keeping inventory of all supplies
• Occasionally handling car maintenance

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal restraint: 1 year (Preferred)
• Driving: 3+ years (required)

• Driver's license
• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Being available Monday
  - Thursday 9am-5pm, with flexible meetup times
• Passion for animals and the veterinary field
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Pay range of $17.00 - $21.00/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 9,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!