Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Columbia, MO at Rock Bridge Animal Hospital
It’s time for you to join a team that loves coming together to care for animals! We are a Fear Free Certified practice which means we don’t wrangle animals all day; we get to enjoy them and work with their humans to provide the care they need in a low stress manner.
We are looking for someone to join our team that takes pride in their work and wants to be a leader in the field. They should have compassion for pets, their people, and their co-workers. This candidate is detail-oriented, great at communicating, always looking for something to do, quick to learn new tasks, and competent in math and computer skills. A minimum of one year of experience as a veterinary assistant or technician is required; Veterinary Technician Student strongly preferred.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Earning Fear Free Veterinary Professional certification
Implementing tactics to reduce pets’ fear and anxiety
Educating clients on their pets’ needs
Assisting veterinarians in exam rooms
Running in house laboratory tests and preparing samples to send out
Caring for hospitalized patients
Collecting blood samples and placing IV catheters
Prepping and monitoring pets for surgery
Cleaning teeth
Hospital cleaning and maintenance
Attending regular staff meetings during clinic hours
This is a full-time position with 35-40 hours a week. Hours will be scheduled during the following time frames: Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 6:30 pm and once a year holiday kennel rotation. Hours may extend later based on patient needs, but we really focus on getting you out on time.
If you have what it takes and want to join a positive work environment, complete an application at https://www.rockbridgeanimal.com/about-us/careers.
Please visit our website to see what we do!
Rock Bridge Animal Hospital, a Fear Free certified veterinary hospital, is a family-oriented clinic serving the Columbia, MO area. We are passionate about providing exceptional medical care to our canine and feline patients in a compassionate, low-stress environment. We offer a full range of veterinary services, including preventative care, surgeries, dental services, and boarding.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Rock Bridge Animal Hospital
Location: Columbia, MO
