Veterinary Assistant

Southwest Animal Hospital

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • $16.00-17.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Overview:Southwest Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!Location:1410 Jefferson StJefferson City, Missouri 65109United StatesFull-Time | 4x10 Schedule | Weekend Rotation | Holiday Treatment RotationCompensation:$16-17/hrSouthwest Animal Hospital (SWAH) is currently seeking a compassionate, motivated, and collaborative Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our fast-paced, supportive team! This full-time position is designed for someone who thrives in an environment where client communication, quality patient care, and teamwork are at the heart of what we do.Position Overview:
Our Veterinary Assistants play a dual role as Patient Care Coordinators, actively engaging with pet owners and advocating for patient care through clear communication, client education, and hands-on technical support.This position follows a 4-day workweek of 10-hour shifts and includes participation in a rotating weekend and holiday treatment schedule. We are a no on-call facility, and we focus on daytime hospitalized patient care and closed-time treatments, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.What You’ll Do (VA + PCC Highlights):
Be hands-on with patient care: assist in exams, treatments, and diagnosticsPerform essential care tasks like TPRs, nail trims, ear cleaning, and basic husbandryPrep for and support during surgical and dental proceduresHelp hospitalized patients feel safe and cared for with daily treatments and monitoringEducate clients on home care, treatment plans, and preventive healthCommunicate directly with pet owners during check-ins, discharges, and follow-up callsCollaborate with your team to ensure smooth, low-stress visits for patients and their peopleKeep treatment areas clean, organized, and ready for the next patientBe part of a rotating weekend and holiday care team (no on-call shifts!)Grow your skills with mentorship from an RVT-led team and a hospital that values educationWhy SWAH?
Team-Led Training: Our RVT-led assistant team ensures you’re supported at every step of your journey. You'll receive hands-on training and mentorship from multiple experienced team members throughout your career.Supportive Culture: We take pride in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-focused work environment.Client Connection: We empower our VA/PCCs to take an active role in client education and communication—your voice matters.Growth Opportunities: Whether you're just starting out or planning to pursue licensure or a specialty, we support your goals.What We’re Looking For:
A team player who is dependable, coachable, and passionate about patient careStrong communication and multitasking skillsWillingness to work weekends and holidays on a rotationPrior veterinary or animal handling experience preferred, but not required—we’re happy to train the right candidateBenefits we offer:
  • Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
  • 401k program with company match starting day 1!
  • A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
  • Pet discounts
  • Customized learning and developmental opportunities!
Responsibilities:How you'll make an impact:
  • Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
  • Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
  • Participate in any special cleaning duties.
  • Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
  • Maintain excellent client communication.
  • Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
  • Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way. * Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
  • Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
  • Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Prior experience in a veterinary environment required
  • Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced
environment. * Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
  • The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
proficiently. * The employee must also be confident around pets.Physical Requirements:
  • The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
  • The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
  • The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
  • The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
  • The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.We put people first and never compromise on our values.Apply today for immediate consideration!Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to
perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and
let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other
basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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