Veterinary Assistant

Bogey Hills Animal Hospital; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan for full-time employees

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Job summary

Bogey Hills Animal Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant for our busy 3 doctor practice. We are looking for a friendly, outgoing professional who excels in a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly, is passionate about animal care, and is a true team player.

Join a team that offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO and a 401(k). Schedule is Mon-Fri with a 4-day work week and rotating Saturdays 8:30a-2p.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary experience.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition.
• Familiarity with hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion; Fear Free desired.
• Communicate care instructions and status updates to clients.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain medical records and assist with dispensing medications.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean and stocked.
• Sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Follow hospital safety and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Clear communication

Team player

Empathy

Tech-savvy

Tools

Scheduling systems

Digital tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Bogey Hills Animal Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant for our busy 3 doctor practice. We are looking for a friendly, outgoing professional who excels in a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly, is passionate about animal care, and is a true team player.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Quarterly bonus opportunity

Schedule: Mon-Fri. 4 day work week, rotating Saturdays 830a-2p

Key Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion. Fear Free desired.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, follow up communications with clients
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary experience is required.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
• Empathy: Ability to hold sensitive, emotional conversations with care.
• Communication skills: Clear, professional, and compassionate interpersonal style.
• Organization: Strong multitasking ability in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-savvy: Comfortable with digital tools, scheduling systems, and adapting to new platforms.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.