Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Surgery

NVA Equine; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinic discount

RRSP matching

Job summary

Vernon Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will assist with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and help with diagnostics and routine treat practices.

We value a self-starter who can multitask, works well with the hospital team, and is passionate about animals. The role includes lifting duties, inventory tasks, and client support in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Helping clients with their pets

Skills

Animal handling

Patient care

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

Vernon Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will assist with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and help with diagnostics and routine treat practices.

We value a self-starter who can multitask, works well with the hospital team, and is passionate about animals. The role includes lifting duties, inventory tasks, and client support in a fast-paced clinic setting.