Full Time Veterinary Assistant-$500 SIGN ON BONUS
CareVet · St Louis, MO · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Why You'll Love Working Here
We believe great medicine starts with a supported team. We foster a positive, respectful workplace where learning is encouraged, teamwork matters, and every role plays a vital part in delivering exceptional care to pets and their people.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with exams, treatments, diagnostics, dental procedures, and surgery
- Safely restraining and comforting patients
- Gathering patient histories and maintaining accurate medical records
- Administering medications, SQ fluids, and treatments as directed and permitted by credentialing
- Supporting in-house lab work and diagnostic imaging
- Performing venipuncture and catheter placement, calculating drug dosages and fluid rates, monitoring anesthesia, and overseeing patient recovery
- Education clients on medications, treatment plans, and preventive care
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked hospital environment
- Collaborating across exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgery to ensure smooth patient flow
What We're Looking For
- Veterinary Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent; Veterinary experience preferred but not required (CVA a plus)
- Registered Veterinary Technician: Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program; Current Missouri registration/licensure
Benefits And Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Pet Discount
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- FSAHSA
- Supplemental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Uniform Allowance
- CE Allowance (credentialed team members)