Veterinary Assistant — Hands-On Surgery & Client Care

Aurora Animal Clinic; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Uniform Allowance

Paid Time-Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Aurora Animal Clinic in Missouri is seeking a self-motivated veterinary assistant to grow with our privately owned, mixed-animal practice. You will support veterinarians with exams, surgeries, and emergencies; educate clients on procedures and care; and help with labs, radiology, and anesthesia monitoring.

The role emphasizes safe animal handling, accurate history taking, sample collection, and daily clinic maintenance as we deliver high-quality care to pets and livestock.

Qualifications

• Veterinary experience required (min 1 year).
• Knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, veterinary terminology, and safe animal handling.
• Laboratory experience, radiology diagnostics, veterinary procedure assistance, and veterinary anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history from clients at check-in.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, procedures, surgery, and emergencies.
• Educate and communicate with clients about procedures and care instructions.
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Collect and prepare samples for lab send-outs and in-house diagnostics; perform radiology.
• Care for hospitalized and recovering surgical patients.
• Demonstrate proper technique for handling and restraining animals.
• Perform daily cleaning and routine diagnostic equipment maintenance.
• Learn to use and document care in Avimark.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Anatomy knowledge

Radiology basics

Client communication

Lab sample handling

Animal restraint safety

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Aurora Animal Clinic in Missouri is seeking a self-motivated veterinary assistant to grow with our privately owned, mixed-animal practice. You will support veterinarians with exams, surgeries, and emergencies; educate clients on procedures and care; and help with labs, radiology, and anesthesia monitoring.

The role emphasizes safe animal handling, accurate history taking, sample collection, and daily clinic maintenance as we deliver high-quality care to pets and livestock.