Part Time Veterinary Assistant - Tender Care Animal Hospital

Tender Care Animal Hospital; Weldon Spring (MO); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Calm app access & 24/7 EAP

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle relief fund

Local hospital culture with national U

Zusammenfassung

Tender Care Animal Hospital in Weldon Spring, MO is seeking a Part Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, prepare and sanitize surgery areas, and handle clerical tasks.

We emphasize compassionate care and a collaborative hospital culture for cats and dogs. Qualifications include at least a high school diploma, basic veterinary assistant duties, and strong client communication.

Qualifikationen

• 18+ years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Perform basic veterinary assistant duties.
• Communicate effectively with clients and answer phone calls.
• Enter information into the system accurately.
• Safely restrain cats and dogs.

Aufgaben

• Provide compassionate care and greet clients with their pets.
• Take weight and vital signs, assist with exams and procedures.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with medications and restraint.
• Perform lab tests and take radiographs as directed.
• Maintain medical records and documentation of treatments.
• Keep hospital clean and stocked, and assist with reception duties when needed.

Kenntnisse

Client communication

Medical records

Animal handling

Prescription entry

Documentation

Weight & vital signs

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical records software

Jobbeschreibung

Part Time Veterinary Assistant - Tender Care Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers' Tender Care Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Part Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 400 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Tender Care Animal Hospital has been a trusted veterinary resource for the Weldon Spring,Missouri, United States and St. Charles communities since 2002, building a well-earned reputation for quality, professional care with a compassionate touch across a comprehensive range of services for cats and dogs. Open during the week with drop-off services available, the team offers everything from routine wellness exams, vaccinations, and dental care to soft tissue and ocular surgery, cold laser therapy, senior pet care, and daytime urgent care — all supported by an in-house lab for fast, accurate results.

Why Join Us:

• We are growing hospital, with a great team of people who enjoy teaching each other and working together.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Perform basic veterinary assistant duties
• Communicate effectively with clients and answer phone calls
• Fill prescriptions and accurately enter information into the system
• Type, document information, and take notes as needed
• Safely handle and restrain cats and dogs.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Experience with blood draws.

Experience assisting with dental and surgical procedures.

Willingness to cross-train and assist with reception duties.

Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician certification is a plus.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$16 — $25 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to aCulture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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Why Consider Our Weldon Spring Hospital?

At Tender Care Animal Hospital, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Tender Care Animal Hospital, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.