Veterinary Assistant

  • Full-time

Company Description

At Green Summit Animal Clinic, we’ve been taking care of beloved pets and their owners in Lee’s Summit and surrounding communities for more than 20 years. It is our mission to provide the most comprehensive health care available to each of our patients to create the highest quality of life possible.

In addition, we will strive to provide the best client education. We know that you want the best for your pets. We also know that veterinary care is not something that the average pet owner is necessarily familiar or comfortable with. That’s why our entire animal clinic is dedicated to making caring for your pet as easy and convenient as possible.

When it comes to care, our veterinarians and staff practice the highest moral and ethical standards. We understand that your pet is a member of your family and deserves the very best veterinary care available. With continued education, we remain at the technological forefront of our profession.

If you’re looking for a veterinary clinic with excellent care and veterinarians and staff who have your pet’s best interest in mind, come in and see us. We would love to give you a tour of our animal clinic. From our clean and spacious reception and waiting room to our radiology, surgery and onsite pharmacy, we make taking your pet to the veterinarian as pleasant an experience as possible.

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Job Description

Job 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.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

  • An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
  • Must 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 Information

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
  • Paid Bereavement Program 
  • Paid Parental Leave Program  
  • Competitive Compensation  
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Referral 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/