Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a cutting-edge veterinary facility as a Veterinary Assistant at Mission Veterinary Partners. You will support the medical team by providing essential care to animals and assisting with various clinic duties. This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive environment for growth within the veterinary field.

Benefits

Industry-leading pay and discounts for furry friends

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k with company match from day 1

Annual scrub allowance

Flexible schedule and PTO

Potential annual bonus

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of veterinary experience required.
• Management experience preferred.
• Ability to handle medical crises calmly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily clinic duties.
• Provide client care: scheduling, payments, check-ins.
• Maintain accurate medical and client records.

Skills

Patience

Composure

Reasoning

Reading Skills

Writing Skills

Speaking Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lab Skills

Pharmacy Skills

Radiology Skills

Surgery Skills

Dental Skills

Nursing Skills

Job description

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Gladstone Animal Clinic is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team!

Location: 7915 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118

Compensation: $16.00-16.50/hour

Hospital Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am-12pm/12pm-12am (Urgent Care), Sunday 10am-10pm (Urgent Care)

Shift Details: Full-time with rotating weekend kennel shift

Our top-of-line facility handles preventative medicine to emergency services, with a dedicated team committed to excellence and high-quality pet care.

Benefits We Offer:

• Industry-leading pay and discounts for furry friends
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k with company match from day 1
• Annual scrub allowance
• Flexible schedule and PTO
• Potential annual bonus
• Learning and development opportunities

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant supports the medical team in a veterinary facility, providing medical care to patients as permitted by law.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in daily clinic duties
• Participate in cleaning duties
• Provide client care: scheduling, payments, check-ins
• Maintain accurate medical and client records
• Review records and discharge instructions with clients
• Assist under DVM supervision
• Perform clinic and equipment maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 5 years of veterinary experience
• Management experience preferred
• Proficiency in lab, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental, nursing skills
• Patience and composure in stressful situations
• Ability to handle medical crises calmly
• Strong reasoning, reading, writing, speaking skills in English
• Confidence around pets

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, climb
• Work in noisy environments with animals and equipment
• Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch, anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards
• Sufficient ambulatory skills and visual acuity

We prioritize people and values. Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

Mission Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion.