Veterinary Assistant
Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital
$20 - $24 / hour
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Description
Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a full-time position. Our hospital operates 7 days a week, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Candidates must have open availability, including evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Reliability and a team-oriented attitude are a must.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO
Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital was founded in October 2000 with the mission to provide the very best care combined with the latest and most up-to-date facilities and equipment. Our staff, as a team, is dedicated through continuing education and compassion to provide our patients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets.
As an AAHA-Accredited practice, these principles are our passion and by fulfilling them, we are living our dream of knowing that we make a difference by helping animals every day. We are happy to see Canine, Feline, Equine, and Pocket Pets!
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
About this role
Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support its team across a broad range of clinical duties. You'll work directly with veterinarians and technicians during examinations, surgeries, and treatments, handling animal care tasks that span from restraint and sample collection to medication administration, record-keeping, and client communication. The role also includes facility maintenance, equipment sterilization, and basic laboratory work—a mix that suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
The position requires at least one year of veterinary experience and comfort with disinfection protocols, medication handling, and diagnostic equipment. You'll need to be physically capable of safely managing animals and reliable enough to work the hospital's extended hours (8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week), including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Fox Creek, an AAHA-accredited practice founded in 2000, emphasizes continuing education and compassionate care, treating canine, feline, equine, and pocket pet patients.
The salary ranges from $20 to $24 per hour based on your background and qualifications. Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and an employee pet discount. This role suits someone seeking stability with a well-established clinic that invests in professional development and maintains high standards of animal care.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
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