Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Kersting Veterinary Hospital in Chesterfield, MO is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant. You will restrain pets, triage patients, collect and analyze lab samples, perform radiographs, and assist with anesthesia and nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases. Strong communication with clients is essential.

Opportunity for training and growth through virtual and hands-on programs. Some benefits include paid time off and eligibility for our comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ year veterinary assistant 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 a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging (radiographs) and assist in anesthesia.
• Provide nursing care to medical and hospitalized cases.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients.
• Prepare and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Pet restraint

Triage

Lab sample analysis

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Team communication

Education

1+ year veterinary assistant experience

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Company Description

Kersting Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced, multi-doctor, small animal/avian/small mammal practice located in Chesterfield, MO. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventive Care, Surgery, In house Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, and vacation boarding and more.

• Exotic experience is preferred but not required*

Company Description

Kersting Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced, multi-doctor, small animal/avian/small mammal practice located in Chesterfield, MO. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventive Care, Surgery, In house Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, and vacation boarding and more.

• Exotic experience is preferred but not required*

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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:

Pay: Starting at $16/hr depending on experience

• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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 https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/