Veterinary Assistant

Mission Veterinary Partners; Excelsior Springs (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinic in Missouri is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join their passionate team. The role involves aiding the medical staff, providing patient care under supervision, and ensuring excellent client communication. Suitable candidates should possess strong veterinary experience and be committed to delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary environment - 5 or more years required.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, and nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments and taking payments.
• Record all pertinent medical and client information accurately.

Skills

Patience

Composure

Communication

Client Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Overview

Overview

Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 1740 W US 69 Highway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

Compensation: $15-$18/hour depending on experience

At Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic, we are committed to providing exceptional care for our furry friends, their owners, and our community. We believe that a positive, collaborative work environment is just as important as the high-quality care we deliver to our patients.

We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who’s not only dedicated and skilled, but also committed to showing up with energy and enthusiasm, delivering top-notch care, and always going above and beyond for our furry patients and their families.

If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces change, and works well with a variety of personalities, we’d love to have you join our compassionate and high-performing team!

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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