Surgery Veterinary Assistant

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to fully utilize your skills and learn from board certified Surgery specialists? Do you want to work with a team that focuses on teamwork and truly cares about each other? Look no further as Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty, located in Mission, KS (Kansas City) has a great opportunity for you!

About Us:
Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is a 24-hour hospital that focuses on the most critical needs of the animals in our community. Our board-certified specialists provide the most advanced care for our patients.

Our hospital has been ranked in the top "Best Veterinarians in Kansas City" by City Lifestyle.

We are searching for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support our Surgery department! As one of our Veterinary Assistants, you will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of our board-certified specialists.

About the job:
As a Surgery Veterinary Assistant you will be responsible for assisting with;

• Anesthesia monitoring
• Obtaining and preparing various blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Providing knowledge of the equipment and materials used and their availability
• Maintain all surgical instrumentation and equipment 

About You:

• You have a minimum of 1 year of Veterinary Assistant experience.
• You have the ability to maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in a busy environment.
• It is important to you to provide outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
• You enjoy working as a team and are able to remain composed during stressful and emotional situations.
• You understand that clear, effective communication among clients and team members is a priority and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• You’re looking for an opportunity to utilize your full skill set while simultaneously learning new & advanced techniques.
• You have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional client service.

What You Can Expect:

• We pride ourselves on a welcoming environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from each other. Our tenured team of technicians enjoy having the opportunity to mentor and guide newer technicians. They work hard to support and encourage each other and love to celebrate wins, big or small. We have our own learning and development time! You will be required to train, coach, mentor and teach what you have learn after gaining the appropriate knowledge. Our team of Doctors and Technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.

Schedule :

• Between the hours of 6a-6p weekdays M - F 8 hour shifts

Base Salary: 

• Starting at $16/hr and depends on experience (DOE)

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Employee assistance programs
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement and scholarships available toward an Accredited Veterinary Technology Programs 
* Shift Differentials
* Quarterly Bonus Program
* Uniform Allowance
* Paid Time Off
* Medical/Dental/Vision
* Short/Long term Disability
* Life Insurance
* Pet Insurance
* Generous Employee Pet Discount

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com..

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
 Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
 

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