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Veterinary Assistant
Grandview Animal Hospital · Grandview, Missouri, United States
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🐾 Veterinary Assistant Wanted! 🐾 Love animals? Obsessed with great patient care? Enjoy supporting veterinarians and helping pet parents keep their furry family members healthy and happy? If that sounds like you, keep reading. 👀 We're looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant who brings positive energy, strong patient care skills, and a genuine passion for helping pets live their best lives. If you're the kind of person who can go from comforting a nervous patient to assisting with treatments to educating clients—all before lunch—you'll fit right in. ✨ What You'll Be Doing As a key member of our veterinary team, you'll:
- Deliver compassionate patient care throughout every stage of the visit.
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with exams, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures.
- Safely restrain and handle patients using Fear Free techniques whenever possible.
- Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites for daily use.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in patient condition to the medical team.
- Collect patient histories and communicate important information to veterinarians and technicians.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed and permitted by state regulations.
- Assist with laboratory sample collection, processing, and recordkeeping.
- Educate pet parents on preventative care, medications, nutrition, and treatment plans.
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the hospital, stock supplies, and help keep operations running smoothly.
- Build strong relationships with clients through empathy, professionalism, and excellent communication.
- Be an advocate for patient comfort, safety, and exceptional veterinary care. 🌟 Who You Are You're not just looking for a job—you want to make a difference every day. You have:
- A minimum of 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience (required).
- Experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
- Strong patient handling and animal restraint skills.
- Excellent communication and client service abilities.
- A positive attitude and team-first mindset.
- The ability to stay organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
- A genuine love for animals and the people who love them. 🎉 Why You'll Love It Here
- Competitive compensation (depending on experience) including base pay and 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one.
- Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) because we truly believe in a
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focus on learning and growing—we provide continuing education opportunities so we can always deliver state-of-the-art medicine to our patients.
- Mentorship and real career growth opportunities.
- And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs and lots of adorable patients. 🐾 Ready to Join the Pack? If you're a Veterinary Assistant who wants to use your skills, grow your career, and make a real impact on pets and their families every day, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help us make tails wag, purrs louder, and lives better. 🐾❤️ Questions? Contact our clinical staff recruiter at [email protected] .