Veterinary Assistant — ER/CC Care & Flexible Shifts

Horton Animal Hospital-Discovery; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Job summary

Horton Animal Hospital Discovery is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. You’ll work in a fast-paced small animal practice, offering critical care and ER support, with a compressed schedule of 3x12-hour shifts or 4x10-hour shifts, including weekends.

We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses. If you’re committed to compassionate animal care and teamwork, apply today.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a small animal practice, including critical care and ER experience (required)

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients in the exam room, taking verbal histories and TPRs
• Perform venipuncture to obtain blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Place IV catheters
• Run diagnostic lab work procedures
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, including positioning and restraint for radiographs
• Provide safe, compassionate patient restraint for medical procedures
• Manage hospital and surgical patient intake and discharge
• Fill prescriptions
• Complete medical documentation and billing
• Monitor anesthesia and assist in the surgical suite, with training and experience
• Help maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and laundry
• Keep the hospital and patients clean, hygienic, and well maintained

Skills

Strong communication

Client service

Team player

Dependability

Ability to stand long shifts

Lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

Horton Animal Hospital Discovery is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. You’ll work in a fast-paced small animal practice, offering critical care and ER support, with a compressed schedule of 3x12-hour shifts or 4x10-hour shifts, including weekends.

We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses. If you’re committed to compassionate animal care and teamwork, apply today.