Veterinary Assistant — Grow with a 5-Doctor Practice

Petvet-Care-Centers; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Grant Circle

Job summary

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital in O'Fallon, MO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks: cleaning and maintaining equipment, restraining patients, preparing surgery suites, and handling clerical work. You will care for cats, dogs, and pocket pets while delivering compassionate service.

Join a 5-doctor practice with Monday–Friday hours and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Strong understanding of veterinary medical protocols, patient care and hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, record weights and vitals on arrival.
• Triage, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medications as directed.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and restraints.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and ensure safety of chemicals.
• Maintain medical records and documentation.
• Promote hospital products and services.

Skills

Veterinary care experience

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Veterinary management software

Job description

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital in O'Fallon, MO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks: cleaning and maintaining equipment, restraining patients, preparing surgery suites, and handling clerical work. You will care for cats, dogs, and pocket pets while delivering compassionate service.

Join a 5-doctor practice with Monday–Friday hours and occasional Saturdays.