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Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$34,153 / year median in Missouri
+29% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Technician/Assistant Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Companion animal handling Veterinary surgical assistance experience Animal catheterization Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures High school diploma or GED Patient history taking Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Organizational skills Pet ear cleaning Catheterization Veterinary laboratory work Computer skills Managing patient records Veterinary assistant experience Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic in Springfield Mo. is hiring for an Experienced veterinary technician or Veterinary Assistant. This is a full time position, working four to five days per week. Clinic Hours are 7:30-5:30 Monday through Friday, Saturday 8:00-12:00, and rotating weekend and holiday duty. Must be able perform SKILLED technician duties, including, but not limited to, proper medical record history, collect, run and read lab samples, discharge of all routine surgeries, perform nail trims, ear cleaning, anal gland expressions, review prescribed medication, products, and diets. Restrain animals as necessary. Assist in surgery and monitor anesthesia, and place catheters. Excellent face to face people skills and telephone skills are required. Superior organization, outstanding computer skills, and compassionate care for animals is required. Benefits include : Competitive wages, Fully paid healthcare insurance (including vision exam), retirement fund, paid vacation, uniforms provided, pet care discounts, Fear Free certification and Dental insurance.. Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic is a Fear Free Certified Practice. We promote a stress free environment for our patients and their families. An ideal team member must be dedicated to promoting a fear free environment as well as offering superior care and diagnostic services to our clients and their pets. Please apply in person.