Company Description **Sign On Bonus Available- dependent on level of experience**
Kersting Vet Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced, multi-doctor, mixed animal practice located in Chesterfield, MO.
We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventive Care, Surgery, In house Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, and vacation boarding and more.
Kersting Vet Clinic is located in beautiful Chesterfield.
The proximity to downtown allows for easy commute to The Gateway Arch.
Rockwood public schools are rated number #4 in Missouri, making it an ideal area to raise a family.
Popular activities in the area include hiking, biking, and visiting Busch Stadium to see the championship St. Louis Cardinals team.
Chesterfield is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.
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Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
Qualifications We're looking for: An Experienced Vet Assistant or Technician with a minimum of 1-year experience Experience with Exotics is a plus!
Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, anesthesia monitoring etc.
Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
Additional Information We offer our staff: **Sign On Bonus Available- dependent on level of experience** Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Assistance Program Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e.
Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.