Compassionate Vet Tech Assistant — Flexible Hours

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

My Vet Animal Clinic in Eureka, MO is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support veterinarians, perform in-house lab work, assist in surgery, and educate clients. The position pays $15.00–$21.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

The role requires ability to lift up to 25 pounds, adherence to OSHA safety practices, basic math for dosages, and solid communication skills to ensure high-quality patient care and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds; with assistance up to 25+ pounds.
• OSHA safety practices including proper PPE.
• Basic math for calculating dosages.
• Basic computer skills, MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine and surgery.
• Take histories, vitals, and weights during outpatient exams and educate clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain samples and perform in-house lab testing; prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Clean and restock exam rooms and maintain equipment.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

My Vet Animal Clinic in Eureka, MO is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support veterinarians, perform in-house lab work, assist in surgery, and educate clients. The position pays $15.00–$21.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

The role requires ability to lift up to 25 pounds, adherence to OSHA safety practices, basic math for dosages, and solid communication skills to ensure high-quality patient care and client satisfaction.