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Veterinary Assistant

Fenton, MOOnsitePart TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 22 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Veterinary Assistant
  • veterinarian
  • vet techs
  • animal care
  • customer service
  • medical records
  • disinfection
  • administering medication
  • diagnostic equipment
  • animal handling

Nice to have

  • full-time
  • part-time
  • paid time off
  • employee pet discount
  • employee referral bonus

Role summary

Bentley Animal Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Veterinary Assistants to support veterinarians and vet techs in providing high-quality animal care. Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgeries, handling animals, preparing rooms, performing basic lab tests, administering medications, maintaining records, and communicating with pet owners. The role requires at least 1 year of veterinary experience, technical knowledge in disinfection, medication administration, and diagnostic equipment, and the physical ability to handle animals compassionately. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and employee pet discounts for full-time employees.

Bentley Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time and part-time Veterinary Assistants 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 to provide the very best care combined with the latest and most up-to-date facilities and equipment, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

  • All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement for full-time employees
  • Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
  • Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
  • 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
  • Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

    • Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

    Schedule: We are currently hiring for both full-time and part-time positions. Our hospital is open Monday through Saturday. Typical shifts are 8:00 AM–2:00 PM or 2:00 PM–7:00 PM, with occasional Friday shifts from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday shifts from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. Scheduling will vary based on the position and practice needs.

    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.
  • Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
  • Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

    • About Bentley Animal Hospital

    Bentley Animal Hospital, proudly serving Jefferson and St. Louis County, including Fenton, High Ridge, Cedar Hill, Arnold, Hillsboro, and surrounding areas, is dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care with compassion and friendliness. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we uphold the highest standards of veterinary medicine.

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