Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Lee’s Summit, USA at Green Summit Animal Clinic
Location: Lee’s Summit
Join the Green Summit Animal Clinic Team – Where Compassion Meets Excellence. For over 20 years, Green Summit Animal Clinic has proudly served the pets and families of Lee’s Summit and the surrounding communities. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional veterinary care and building lasting relationships with our clients. Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive, high-quality healthcare that enhances the lives of our patients and supports the families who love them.
Job Description
Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors, noises, and potential bite or scratch injuries, animal waste exposure, or contagious diseases.
- Opportunities for career growth through a variety of virtual and hands‑on, interactive training and continuing development.
Qualifications
- An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1‑year experience preferred.
- Compassionate, calm, team player, multi‑tasker, and strong communicator.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
- Self‑starter with a desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401k matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
- Paid bereavement program
- Paid parental leave program
- Competitive compensation
- Continuing education allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition reimbursement program available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career development opportunities
- Referral bonus program for most positions
- Additional benefits may also be available (personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses, etc.)
- Hiring eligibility may be contingent on a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
- Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full‑time employment status vs part‑time status.
- For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit
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Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Green Summit Animal Clinic
Location: Lee’s Summit, USA
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