Veterinary Assistant

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their growing team. The role involves supporting daily operations and providing medical care to patients. Ideal candidates should possess over a year of veterinary experience and demonstrate strong communication and technical skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary clinical experience required.
• Proficient in various skills including laboratory, pharmacy, and surgical tasks.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient during crises.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily duties for clinic care.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments and handling payments.
• Maintain patient medical records accurately.

Skills

Veterinary clinical experience

Client communication

Ability to handle stress

Laboratory skills

Surgery skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Barrett Station Veterinary Clinic is adding a Veterinary Assistant to be an important member of our growing team!

Compensation: $18-22/hr depending on experience

Shift Details: 4 or 5 days a week. Hospital sees evening cases until 8pm 3 days a week. NO WEEKENDS

Location: 13840 Manchester Rd, Manchester, MO 63011

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a new opportunity? We are looking for you! We are a growing 6-doctor practice in an up-to-date facility with state-of-the-art equipment providing the best care possible for our patients. Our ideal candidate has 1+ years of veterinary clinical experience and is comfortable performing all skills encompassing the duties of a veterinary assistant.

Veterinary technician students are encouraged to apply!

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced
  environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
  proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to
perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and
let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other
basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.