Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputed pet hospital in Kansas City is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This full-time role entails aiding a dedicated medical team in delivering top-tier veterinary care, ensuring a supportive environment for both animals and staff. Ideal candidates will have significant prior experience and a commitment to upholding hospital values. Join a team that puts people first and embraces diversity.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental benefits package

401k program with company match starting day 1

Yearly scrub allowance

Flexible schedule with PTO

Potential annual bonus opportunity

Customized learning and developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior experience in a veterinary environment required.
• 2+ years of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily clinic care and client interactions.
• Record medical information accurately.
• Maintain clinic upkeep and perform equipment maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Pharmacy skills

Radiology skills

Surgery skills

Dental skills

Nursing skills

Patience

Composure in stressful situations

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Picture Hills Pet Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team!

Location:

6519 N Cosby Ave

Kansas City, MO 64151

Compensation:

$16-16.50/hour

Hospital Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm, closed on weekends.

Shift Details:

Full-time weekday hours, no weekends!

Picture Hills Pet Hospital veterinarians and technicians are committed to excellence. Our world-class staff combines cutting-edge veterinary technology with decades of experience to provide the highest level of care for your pet.

We are proud to be a part of Kansas City and have been supporting this community’s dogs and cats since 1989, with no plans to stop any time soon! Our top-of-line facility is equipped to handle every aspect of veterinary care from preventative medicine to emergency services.

Our comprehensive suite of veterinary services ensures that every aspect of their wellbeing is given the excellent care they deserve. View our services here.

Benefits we offer:

• Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends.
• Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
• 401k program with company match starting day 1.
• A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it.
• Potential annual bonus opportunity.
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with 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.
• Perform 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.
• Proficient in laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental, and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, handle a fast-paced environment.
• Stay calm and efficient during medical crises.
• Reasoning, memory, mathematics, and language skills (reading, writing, speaking English) to perform duties proficiently.
• Confidence around pets.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Work in noisy conditions with sounds from animals and equipment.
• Exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, and to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medications/controlled substances.
• Sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties in a hospital environment. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity, and visual acuity for operating 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. For accommodations, email [e-mail] with your request and contact info.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.