Veterinary Assistant/Technician Howard County Veterinary Service, P.C. Fayette, MO Job Details Full-time $16 - $18 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Qualifications Companion animal handling Customer communication Pricing Merchandising Sonography Dog handling Medical receptionist Full Job Description Howard County Veterinary Service is seeking a full-time veterinary technician/assistant to join our full-service mixed animal practice in Fayette, Missouri.

Schedule Our desired schedule is:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Monday:

Off

Saturday:

8:00 AM-12:00 PM

• Weekdays include a 1-hour lunch break We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, versatile, and enjoys working with both animals and people.

Previous animal handling and customer service experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right person. About the Position This position will involve working with both companion animals, primarily dogs and cats, and large animals, including cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and other species. Because of the nature of our mixed animal practice, the successful candidate must be physically capable of safely handling and restraining large dogs and the large animals we work with. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting veterinarians with client appointments
• Assisting with surgical procedures
• Kennel duties, including cleaning cages and runs
• Administering medications to animals
• Assisting with radiographs and ultrasounds
• Communicating with pet owners and livestock producers
• Answering phones, assisting at the front desk, and scheduling appointments
• Checking in and pricing merchandise and medications shipped to the clinic
• Assisting with inventory management
• Assisting veterinarians with vaccinating, castrating, and medicating cattle
• Assisting veterinarians with farm calls involving cattle, horses, and other large animals
• Helping with general clinic duties as needed Our Core Values At Howard County Veterinary Service, we put a lot of time and effort into fostering a healthy, efficient, and happy work culture.

Our core values are an important part of who we are: 1. Living by the Golden Rule 2. Versatile and Industrious 3. Grit 4. Fun-Loving and Energetic We are looking for someone who doesn't just agree with these values, but exemplifies and lives them out in their everyday work.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A strong work ethic
• Dependability and reliability
• A willingness to learn and take on a variety of responsibilities
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• The physical ability to safely handle animals of various sizes Qualified applicants will be contacted for a working interview.

If you are looking for a position where every day is a little different, you enjoy working with both small and large animals, and you want to be part of a hardworking but fun team, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave

Work Location:

In person