Veterinary Assistant

Green Summit Animal Clinic • Lee's Summit, MO

14d

About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant works alongside veterinarians and other veterinary team members to provide excellent patient care and help daily hospital operations run smoothly. The role includes assisting with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, hospitalized patient care, surgery, anesthesia monitoring, client communication, and maintaining a safe and organized clinic environment. The position involves working around animals that may be anxious or unpredictable, exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, and potential contact with bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.

Requirements

• A compassionate, calm, and team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Ability to safely and confidently restrain pets.
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask in a busy veterinary setting.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and support the needs of the hospital.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining patient safety.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of veterinary assistant experience is preferred.
• Experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, laboratory testing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain pets during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Triage incoming patients and communicate important observations to the veterinary team.
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples and assist with diagnostic testing.
• Support diagnostic imaging, including preparing and processing radiographs.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying medical needs and stability levels.
• Administer medications as directed by the veterinary team.
• Prepare patients for surgery, assist with surgical procedures, and support anesthesia monitoring.
• Obtain medical histories and communicate treatment plans and care instructions to clients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff.
• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Liability insurance
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching program
• Life and supplemental insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
• Paid bereavement program
• Paid parental leave program
• Competitive compensation
• Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles
• Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
• Career development opportunities
• Referral bonus program for most positions
• Additional benefits may be available, including personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed