Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative multi-doctor feline practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for cats. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in patient management, from triaging incoming patients to assisting in surgical preparations. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth through hands-on training and continuing education. You'll be part of a compassionate team that values strong communication and teamwork. With comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities, this is an exciting chance to advance your career in veterinary services.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant required.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and manage hospitalized cases.
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Pet Restraint

Communication Skills

Multi-Tasking

Anesthesia Monitoring

Dental Prophylaxis

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification

1+ Years Experience

Job description

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Company Description
St. Louis Cat Clinic is a well-established, progressive, multi-doctor feline general practice located in St. Louis, MO. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive feline-friendly care to our patients, including Preventative Care, Surgery, Dentistry, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, and more.

To learn more about us, click here.

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 required
• 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.
• Dental prophylaxis experience

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 (e.g., Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses)

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/.

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care