Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Surgical Support

Heartland Veterinary Partners; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Chippewa Animal Hospital in South St. Louis is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist with surgeries. You will educate clients and help maintain inventory and records in a friendly, collaborative team.

The role requires weekend availability, basic math for dosages, and comfort with lab work, radiographs, and restraining animals. Prior veterinary experience is preferred; strong communication and organization are essential to

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds.
• OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math for calculating medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Chippewa Animal Hospital in South St. Louis is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist with surgeries. You will educate clients and help maintain inventory and records in a friendly, collaborative team.

The role requires weekend availability, basic math for dosages, and comfort with lab work, radiographs, and restraining animals. Prior veterinary experience is preferred; strong communication and organization are essential to