Compassionate Veterinary Assistant with Flexible Schedules

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Heartland Veterinary Partners in Troy, MO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and clinicians in a busy clinic. The role includes monitoring hospitalized pets, assisting with surgeries, and educating clients on care and procedures.

You will handle in‑house lab work, radiographs, medications, and patient handling while maintaining inventory and safety standards. Weekend availability and prior veterinary experience are preferred, with a compassionate, team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Weekend work flexibility
• Experience in veterinary practice preferred
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier lifts
• OSHA safety procedures including proper PPE
• Basic math for dosage calculations; basic computer skills (MS Office)
• Strong communication skills for patient safety

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed
• Assist outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights; educate clients
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑house lab testing
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following safety procedures
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock supplies
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients and patients
• Communicate with veterinarians and team about plans and concerns
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Heartland Veterinary Partners in Troy, MO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and clinicians in a busy clinic. The role includes monitoring hospitalized pets, assisting with surgeries, and educating clients on care and procedures.

You will handle in‑house lab work, radiographs, medications, and patient handling while maintaining inventory and safety standards. Weekend availability and prior veterinary experience are preferred, with a compassionate, team‑oriented approach.