Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role is vital in providing exceptional care to animals and supporting the medical staff in daily operations. The ideal candidate will have significant veterinary experience and a passion for animal welfare. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Join a team that values compassion and professionalism, and contribute to a mission of providing top-notch veterinary services.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary clinical experience required.
• Must be proficient in various veterinary skills.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily duties for clinic care and client communication.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Maintain accurate patient records and perform clinic upkeep.

Skills

Veterinary clinical experience

Client communication

Laboratory skills

Surgery skills

Dental skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Barrett Station Veterinary Clinic is adding aVeterinary Assistantto 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 pacedenvironment.
• 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 dutiesproficiently.
• 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 withDisabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order toperform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] andlet us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administeredwithout 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 otherbasis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees.