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Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Crysler Animal HospitalIndependence, MO, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Crysler Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with :

  • All the benefits you deserve- medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
  • Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
  • Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
  • 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
  • Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

Salary : $16.00-$18.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule : This is a full-time position, averaging 30-38 hours per week. 4 - 10-hour shifts, with one day off during the week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 : 45 AM-6 : 00 PM, with alternating Saturday mornings.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Client Communication : Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
  • Client Education & Support : Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
  • Customer Service : Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice's products, programs, and services.
  • Animal Handling & Care : Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
  • Facility & Equipment Maintenance : Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
  • Record Keeping : Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
  • Pharmacy Assistance : Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
  • Safety & Technical Skills : Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.
  • Qualifications :

  • At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
  • Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
  • Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
  • Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
  • About Crysler Animal Hospital

    At Crysler Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment for both pets and their people. Our dedicated team of friendly, professional staff and compassionate, experienced doctors work together to provide exceptional care at every visit. We believe in making each pet feel safe and comfortable-because when our patients are happy and relaxed, we know we're doing things right.

    We're a modern, well-equipped facility focused on proactive, preventative medicine. From routine wellness exams and vaccines to diagnostics and treatment plans tailored to each pet's unique needs, we aim to keep our patients healthy and thriving for years to come. Our doctors are strong advocates for early detection and education, and our team supports that mission every step of the way.

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