Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team.
Location: 1740 W US 69 Highway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

We are committed to providing exceptional care for our furry friends, their owners, and our community. We believe that a positive, collaborative work environment is as important as the high‑quality care we deliver.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is dedicated, skilled, energetic, and enthusiastic, and who can always go above and beyond for our patients and their families.

Compensation: $18‑$21/hour Hospital

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8am‑6pm, Saturday 8am‑12pm (closed Sundays)

The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Pet Health policies and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and conducting check‑ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client, and case‑related information in the patient record accurately with proper terminology.
• Review medical records, estimate or discharge instructions with clients; answer phones courteously and informatively.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Proficient in laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental, and nursing skills.
• Demonstrated patience and composure in stressful situations; able to handle a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during medical crises.
• Strong reasoning, memory, mathematics, and language abilities in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Comfortable around pets.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb; manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Endure extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces.
• Work in noisy conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that may be moderately loud.
• Regularly exposed to pets that may bite or scratch; may encounter anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and controlled substances.
• Possess sufficient ambulatory skills and specific vision abilities (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception).
• Good hand‑eye coordination, finger dexterity, and visual acuity for keyboard and equipment use.

Mission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal‑opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.