Veterinary Assistant

iHire; Manchester (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A County Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Manchester, MO. In this full-time position, you will handle pet care, assist with procedures, and offer compassionate service to pet owners. You'll enjoy a supportive environment, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience preferred.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring are bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Management and nursing care of medical cases.
• Administration of medications and surgical preparation.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Job description

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Company Description

At County Animal Hospital, we provide a wide range of services. Our focus is on Preventive Care. We offer complete dental care, weight management consultations, soft tissue surgery, as well as diagnosis and treatment of internal medicine cases.

Our staff is made up of friendly, caring, well trained professionals. Our receptionists will greet you personally and pleasantly, and our licensed veterinary technicians can educate you on topics such as bandage care and diabetic management. The highly trained doctors at County Animal Hospital are dedicated to providing the best medical and surgical care for your beloved pets. Many of our staff members have been working with us for many years and as a team, we strive to make your experience at County Animal Hospital as comfortable and comforting as possible.

Our facility has State of the Art medical equipment enabling us to provide in house laboratory diagnostics and digital radiology for top quality X-Rays. Our electronic medical records enable us to send important data to you or a specialist quickly and efficiently.

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Job Description

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

We're looking for:

• 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

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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.
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit .
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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