Veterinary Assistant

Join Our Passionate Team at Family Pet Hospital!

About this Opportunity:

We are seeking a passionate and upbeat Veterinary Assistant to join our vibrant small & exotic animal veterinary practice at Family Pet Hospital. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and grow professionally in a supportive environment!

Our Clinic & Services:

Located in Sunset Hills, MO, Family Pet Hospital is a locally owned practice that offers full-service care for all companion animals, including birds, cats, dogs, rodents, and other exotic animals. Our modern and well-equipped hospital has all the tools necessary to address the medical and surgical needs of our community's pets.

It is also worth noting that we completed a hospital expansion in 2023 to provide better accommodations for our team, clients, and patients. We now have a break room that includes a kitchen and plenty of additional space to enjoy!

Team & Culture:

Family Pet Hospital is currently a two-doctor practice backed by a practice manager and wonderful, experienced support team. We are growing and have the space and resources for supporting four to five doctors in the future.

We strive to learn new things every day, work hard, and have fun in a collaborative environment. Together our mission is to provide quality individualized, consistent care for all of our patients.

Requirements & Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• Good communication skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to multitask
• Able to lift 30 pounds
• Punctual and reliable

Responsibilities:

We are a team with goals and expectations and as part of the care team you will:

• Facilitate all patient care and needs
• Assist with vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, dentals and radiographs
• Communicate with clients in-person, over the phone and via email
• Fill medications
• Triage medical needs across patients
• Assist Doctors and Technicians with treatments, restraint, labs, etc.

Benefits for You: We offer a generous benefit package for our full-time team.

• Competitive starting pay
• 401k policy with employer match and profit sharing - after one year of service
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• PTO - vacation, personal/sick, and holidays
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Point of Contact: Feel free to reach out with questions or for additional information!

Julie Hyatt, Practice Manager

jobs@familypetstl.com

(314) 720-1704

Website - https://www.familypetstl.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familypetstl/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What experience, skills, or knowledge do you possess that would translate to this position effectively?
• What are you most excited about regarding this opportunity?
• Are you willing to work full time for this position? (Including Saturdays as needed)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal care: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sunset Hills, MO (Required)

Work Location: In person