Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Company Description

Are you looking for a meaningful veterinary career where you can make a real difference- not just for pets and their families, but also in a workplace that truly supports you?

PriorityPet Urgent Care is excited to be welcoming the community to our brand new, state-of-the-art hospital in Affton! We will open Thursday through Tuesday, from 4 : 00 pm to 12 : 00 midnight, to provide accessible urgent care for pets when they need it most.

Our mission is simple : to provide high-quality, easy-to-access veterinary care with a promise that exceptional pet care is our highest priority. But we also believe that the best care starts with a healthy, positive work environment! That's why we're building a team that values :

• Collaboration over competition
• Support over stress
• Well-being alongside excellence

We're looking for individuals who are not only passionate about veterinary medicine but are also committed to nurturing a positive, respectful, and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Check out more about PriorityPet Urgent Care and our mission by clicking here!

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 :

Additional Information

We offer our staff :

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting / outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit

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