Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Surgery & Patient Care

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; 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

Mission Animal Clinic in Mission, Kansas is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist with routine in-house lab work and diagnostics. The role includes client education and preparation of prescriptions and radiographs, with a focus on compassionate care.

Responsibilities also cover assisting with surgeries, maintaining inventory, handling samples, and ensuring clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc
• Any other duties as assigned.

Job description

Mission Animal Clinic in Mission, Kansas is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist with routine in-house lab work and diagnostics. The role includes client education and preparation of prescriptions and radiographs, with a focus on compassionate care.

Responsibilities also cover assisting with surgeries, maintaining inventory, handling samples, and ensuring clean, organized work areas.