Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Our busy animal hospital is looking for a mature individual to fill out our Veterinary Assistant team. In addition to helping our Veterinarians with patient care and during procedures, this team is responsible for monitoring hospitalized pets & caring for animals after surgery. But it’s not all playing with puppies and kitties! You’d also be responsible for cleaning & restocking exam rooms, washing and folding laundry, and cleaning/disinfecting cages, kennels, and hospital treatment areas. You’ll set up for and clean up after surgeries and dental procedures, and maintain and sterilize the surgical instruments & equipment.

We’re looking for people who are:

· Cheerful & friendly, who genuinely enjoy working with animals AND people

· Team Players!

· Self-starters who can work unsupervised, hate to be bored and are always looking for the next thing that needs to be done.

· Good multi-taskers who thrive in fast-paced environments. Our Vet Assistants are regularly being pulled in several directions. You need to be able to jump from task to task without losing yourself.

· Punctual and dependable

· Able to walk or stand for extended periods; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.

· Experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

· Able to lift 40 pounds on your own and walk up/down flights of stairs carrying 30-pound bags of food.

· Able to work 30-40 hours/week, with rotating Saturday shifts

· 18 years or older and have at least 1 year of customer service

Here’s what we can offer you (other than working with the most amazing group of people ever!):

· Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits (full-time employees)

· Paid Time Off

· Quarterly Bonuses!! If the hospital does well, we all win!!

· Significant Discounts on Veterinary Care for your pets

· Uniform Reimbursement (we all wear scrubs)

· 401k Matching

This position starts at $13.50/hour, but higher pay will be considered for applicants with veterinary experience.

Clark Animal Hospital is an amazing place to work. We thrive in a growing, laughing, and up beat atmosphere. We push each other to grow in our skills and to be better than we were yesterday. If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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Location:

Kirkwood, Missouri, United States

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