Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee pet discounts

Employee referral bonus $1,000

Job summary

Mission Road Animal Clinic in Prairie Village, KS is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will contribute to high-quality animal care and excellent customer service as part of a collaborative clinic environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within our network of partner hospitals nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals.
• Comfort with administering medications and vaccinations under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and collect samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision.
• Communicate with pet owners about care and follow-up visits.
• Maintain medical records and clinic cleanliness.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication with pet owners

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Mission Road Animal Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What To Expect

As you join our mission to provide progressive, high-quality, compassionate medical and surgical care for your canine and feline family members, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement for full-time employees
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
• Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.
• Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
  

Salary:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule:

This is a full time position. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. One Saturday per month: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
  

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
  

About Mission Road Animal Clinic

Welcome to Mission Road Animal Clinic, where our goal is to become your standard in veterinary medicine in the Prairie Village, KS community. As a full-service animal hospital, we offer a wide range of services and are dedicated to providing the most personal small animal care in Johnson County.

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