Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Chesterfield, MO, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to provide comprehensive care to animals. Responsibilities include patient restraint, lab sample collection, and medical care for various cases. Ideal candidates have at least one year of experience and are compassionate team players.

Offering competitive compensation, paid time off, and opportunities for continuing education, this position welcomes individuals looking to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Self-starter eager to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Management of medical and hospitalized cases.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory tests

Job description

Kersting Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced, multi-doctor, small animal/avian/small mammal practice located in Chesterfield, MO. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventive Care, Surgery, In house Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, and vacation boarding and more.

*Exotic experience is preferred but not required*

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.*