Veterinary Technician Assistant

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Countryside Veterinary Clinic & East Hills Veterinary Clinic, St. Joseph MO

Summary: Come and join a busy, successful veterinary practice with a fun, family feel and a team of professionals who work together to provide outstanding patient and client care. We treat small animals and are growing and expanding. If you are an above-average Veterinary Assistant, we would love to speak to you about our practice and this amazing opportunity.

You will be highly leveraged to perform all tasks where a veterinarian is not required. The ideal person is proficient in the following skills: taking patient histories, client education, animal handling and restraint, obtaining blood samples, placing IV catheters, performing in-house lab work, digital x-ray, caring for hospitalized pets, surgical assistance, computer skills, and client communication over the phone. You should enjoy a fast paced environment and have a knack for recognizing what needs to be done and have the ability to accomplish it.


We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. All hospital Team Members receive competitive wage, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities - whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.*
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.*
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.*
• Admits and discharges patients.*
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.*
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.*
• Administering medications to patients as needed.*
• Placing catheters and performing blood draws.*
• Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.*
• Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes an Essential Function


Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Continuing education
• And more!