Veterinary Assistant, Ophthalmology

About the role

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is dedicated to educating and training outstanding clinicians and scientists, generating new knowledge, engaging stakeholders, and promoting and protecting the health and welfare of animals and people.

Responsibilities

• Making appointments for key cases and monitoring the services appointment schedule.
• Assisting with examination and diagnostic procedures.
• Assisting and instructing students on exam techniques, drawing blood samples, etc. and monitoring patient care.
• Contacting clients or referring veterinarians with health and financial updates, as well as requests for additional information.
• Assisting faculty with research animals that may be receiving services in the VHC.
• Gathering, indexing and processing information into treatment and research databases.
• Entering and/or monitoring entries of data into the hospital information system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Veterinarians throughout the Midwest refer animal clients to the Veterinary Health Center for specialized diagnoses and treatment. With sophisticated therapeutic equipment that includes an underwater treadmill, advanced imaging techniques, and state of the art machinery to perform vision saving cataract surgery, we are a center for animal healthcare.

Shift

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during typical business hours. Start time is 7:30a on Tuesdays and Thursday, with the start time on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday flexible between either 7:30a or 8a.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary medical setting is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Driven by life-long learning and professional development.
• Possess excellent communication skills and be able to interact with pet families and the veterinary team.
• Be detailed-oriented and well-organized in gathering medical histories, carrying out instructions, documenting patient statistics, and updating computerized medical records for billing.
• Enjoy working with animals and have the ability to comfort, handle and restrain dogs and cats.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary: $16.00 per hour
Grade: GGS-004
University Title: Veterinary Assistant

Benefits Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.