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Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

#Surgery #Preventive Care #Triage #Radiology #Nursing Care #Anesthesia #Veterinary Medicine #Diagnostics #AVMA #Exotic Animals

Quick overview

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for pet restraint, triage, lab sample analysis, and diagnostic imaging. They also manage nursing care for hospitalized cases, administer medications, and assist with surgical preparation and anesthesia.

Requirements summary

A minimum of one year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred. Candidates should be compassionate team players proficient in pet restraint and sample collection.

Medication AdministrationMedical History TakingNursing CareTriageClient CommunicationAnesthesia MonitoringDiagnostic ImagingRadiographsSurgical PreparationPet RestraintLab Sample CollectionAnesthetic Management

Job description

Company DescriptionKersting Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced, multi-doctor, small animal/avian/small mammal practice located in Chesterfield, MO.
We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventive Care, Surgery, In house Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, and vacation boarding and more.*Exotic experience is preferred but not required*To learn more about us click here.
Job DescriptionJob duties include, but are not limited to:Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.QualificationsWe’re looking for:An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong CommunicatorMust be able to properly restrain pets.Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.Additional InformationWe offer our staff:Pay: Starting at $17/hr depending on experience Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral Bonus Program for most positions!Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e.
Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.#SS3

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Bonus Program

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

401k

Supplemental Insurance

FSA

HSA

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Uniform Allowance

Career Development Opportunities

Bonuses

401k Matching Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Liability Insurance

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Veterinary Assistant

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