Veterinary Assistant

United Veterinary Care; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (Headspace

401K with company match

Health Insurance

Job summary

Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort in Blue Springs, Missouri seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our veterinary team. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to enhance hospital efficiency and deliver exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities include animal handling, medical assistance, history taking, and maintaining clean treatment areas while supporting ongoing staff training and skill development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm manner.
• Prioritize tasks effectively.
• A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Animal handling and restraint.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures.
• Obtain medical history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas.
• Restock and organize medical supplies.
• Continue to advance knowledge base and skill set.

Skills

Communication

Stress management

Task prioritization

Team player

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant in Blue Springs, Missouri to join our team of dedicated veterinary professionals. Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase hospital efficiency and provide exceptional patient care. Come thrive in a supportive environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the veterinary profession!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Animal handling and restraint
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
• Obtain medical history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
• Restock and organize medical supplies
• Continue to advance knowledge base and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm manner
• Prioritize tasks effectively
• A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary Short Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• Digital Musculoskeletal Support
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.