Thompson Hills Animal Clinic

About this Opportunity: We are seeking a Full-time Veterinary Assistant to help support our busy veterinary practice. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, achieve meaningful career goals, and grow professionally with the support and guidance of our knowledgeable team!

About Our Location: We are located in Sedalia, MO, a charming town with several cool features and unique attractions that make it a special place to visit or live. Some of these attractions include the annual Missouri State Fair, the Katy Trail State Park (240-mile biking/walking/running trail that extends to St. Louis), historic downtown scene, as well as a variety of local parks, museums, and outdoors activities.

Not to mention, we are also conveniently located just 50 miles west of Jefferson City and Columbia, 35 miles north of the Lake of the Ozarks, and 75 miles east of Kansas City for weekend activities or travel. Sedalia's rich history, cultural offerings, and outdoor recreational opportunities make it a town with a unique blend of attractions and experiences for both residents and visitors.

About Our Clinic & Services: Established in 1981 as a small animal and exotic clinic, we are proud to serve Sedalia, MO, and surrounding communities with the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. Our renovated clinic and updated medical equipment enhance our ability to provide for best quality veterinary care in the area for our clients and patients.

We provide a variety of services for our patients, ranging from routine wellness to emergency care. More information regarding our services can be found on our website here: https://thompsonhillsanimalclinic.com/

About Our Team & Culture: Our single doctor practice is backed by a wonderful support staff that provides advanced levels of patient care for our grateful clients. We believe in helping people who love pets by doing the extraordinary.

As a team, we have taken time to form core values that help guide our workplace culture and describe how we function together within the practice. These values include: quality, integrity, respect, and commitment. The ideal candidate aligns with our values and is motivated to build upon these as we continue developing our legacy.

Job Responsibilities/Requirements: Experience in the veterinary field is preferred and will be prioritized over applicants that do not have any.

Requirements of this position include: good client communication and phone skills, basic computer literacy, ability to multitask in a busy environment, ability to lift 30 pound minimum, write legibly, dress professionally (scrubs), show up on time for each shift, ability to administer injections, perform venipuncture, take vitals, restrain animals when necessary for examination or treatment, and providing treatments/medications as necessary.

Other responsibilities include: assisting animal patients with feeding, bathing, and exercising, assisting veterinary technicians and veterinarians with lab work, cleaning/sterilizing kennels, operating rooms, exam rooms, etc., comforting/restraining patients, greeting customers, answering questions/phone calls, processing incoming patients, handling payments, updating files, patient charts, billing, and other various tasks as needed.

Additional Benefits (Full-time):

• Paid time off
• 401k policy
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Contact Information: Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!

Name: Kimberly (Kim) McNeal - Practice Manager

Clinic phone number: (660) 827-5310

Website: https://thompsonhillsanimalclinic.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work full time for this position? (35-40 hours per week)
• What experience, skills, or knowledge do you possess that would translate effectively to this veterinary assistant position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person