| Location | Grandview, MO |
Love animals? Obsessed with great patient care? Enjoy supporting veterinarians and helping pet parents keep their furry family members healthy and happy? If that sounds like you, keep reading.
We're looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant who brings positive energy, strong patient care skills, and a genuine passion for helping pets live their best lives. If you're the kind of person who can go from comforting a nervous patient to assisting with treatments to educating clients—all before lunch—you'll fit right in.
As a key member of our veterinary team, you'll:
• Deliver compassionate patient care throughout every stage of the visit.
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with exams, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Safely restrain and handle patients using Fear Free techniques whenever possible.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites for daily use.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in patient condition to the medical team.
• Collect patient histories and communicate important information to veterinarians and technicians.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed and permitted by state regulations.
• Assist with laboratory sample collection, processing, and recordkeeping.
• Educate pet parents on preventative care, medications, nutrition, and treatment plans.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the hospital, stock supplies, and help keep operations running smoothly.
• Build strong relationships with clients through empathy, professionalism, and excellent communication.
• Be an advocate for patient comfort, safety, and exceptional veterinary care.
You're not just looking for a job—you want to make a difference every day.
You have:
• A minimum of 2 years of Veterinary Assistant experience (required).
• Experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
• Strong patient handling and animal restraint skills.
• Excellent communication and client service abilities.
• A positive attitude and team-first mindset.
• The ability to stay organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
• A genuine love for animals and the people who love them.
• Competitive compensation (depending on experience) including base pay and 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one.
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) because we truly believe in a TREAT YOURSELF mentality.
• A BIG focus on learning and growing—we provide continuing education opportunities so we can always deliver state-of-the-art medicine to our patients.
• Mentorship and real career growth opportunities.
• And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs and lots of adorable patients.
If you're a Veterinary Assistant who wants to use your skills, grow your career, and make a real impact on pets and their families every day, we'd love to meet you.
Questions? Contact our clinical staff recruiter at ashley@obrienvetgroup.com