Do what you love while maintaining a healthy work life balance.

R Veterinary is a collaborative, integrated, and respectful team with diverse backgrounds and talents. We continually seek out ways to improve and enrich our client/patient relationship and employee experience. The staff at R Veterinary has helped every location grow uniquely; whether it be with team building and collaboration, advancements in specialty education, or a strong foundation in a variety of medical equipment. We also welcome new graduates to begin their career with us, and take great pride in offering opportunities for growth; both by providing a high level of support and offering ongoing education as desired.

We are looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team at our Ashland location.

R Vet at Ashland is located in the heart of Ashland, MO in Southern Boone County. This family-owned, full-service, companion animal and exotic clinic is looking to expand as we are planning on opening our hours of operation over the next couple of months. We are excited to grow our team and availability to better serve our community and want You to take part in this adventure!

Ashland (https://www.ashlandmo.us) has something to offer anyone. Whether you want to get in touch with nature, immerse yourself in culture and the arts, or enjoy a delicious meal, Ashland offers endless avenues of adventure. Let's not forget the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center is less than 30 minutes away. This makes referring patients to specialists a breeze. In 2 hours or less you can find yourself in Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Lake of the Ozarks for vacation or weekend fun.

Who we are looking for.

R Veterinary knows that great results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect. The right candidate will possess at least two years of experience as a veterinary assistant or related role and is capable of responding to setbacks that commonly happen in veterinary medicine with positivity and grace. Applicants should strive to provide quality medicine and should share in our passion to change and grow the world of veterinary medicine. These traits are expected from all employees.

Responsibilities for this role include: ability to administer injections, perform venipuncture, take vitals, restrain animals when necessary for examination or treatment, provide treatments/medication as necessary, assisting veterinarians in medical procedures (including surgical), performing routine laboratory procedures and analyses, preparing samples for outside laboratory analysis, monitoring patients under anesthesia (inducing anesthesia and intubation), initiating emergency procedures, maintaining pharmacy records/test logs, taking and developing radiographs, performing dental cleanings, completing ear cleanings and nail trims, and performing other duties as assigned.

What we offer.

As a full-time team member of the R Veterinary team, you will receive competitive starting compensation and benefits.

• Paid time off - vacation, personal, and parental
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and ST/LT disability insurance
• 401k with company matching up to 4% after 1 yr
• Health savings account
• Professional development assistance
• Employee pet discounts

Point of Contact: Feel free to reach out with any questions or for additional information!

Liam Gadzinski - Practice Manager

Phone: (573) 657-1838

Email: liam@r.vet

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work full time for this position?
• What experience, skills, or knowledge do you possess that translates to this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ashland, MO 65010 (Required)

Work Location: In person