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Veterinary Assistant- Contractor

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Saint Joseph, MOContract$23.5/hrTracked 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$23.5/hr
Location
Saint Joseph, MO
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Nestle is hiring a Veterinary Assistant- Contractor. The Veterinary Assistant contractor will support the health care of cats and dogs under veterinarian supervision, performing animal handling, treatment administration, record keeping, and clinic maintenance for a six‑month assignment in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Key focus areas include Perform daily rounds and report sick or unusual behavior to veterinarians, Fill prescriptions and administer treatments to pets, and Observe animals during treatment and monitor progress.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED and 1 Year Experience Working With Animals In A Clinical Setting. Important skills include Animal Welfare Act Compliance, Nestlé Purina R&D Petcare Manual Compliance, QMS Compliance, GLP Compliance, Handling Animals, and Working Independently. Preferred (not required): Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Animal Grooming, and Animal Behavior.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Animal Welfare Act ComplianceNestlé Purina R&D Petcare Manual ComplianceQMS ComplianceGLP ComplianceHandling AnimalsWorking IndependentlyCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationOrganizationMath SkillsComputer LiteracyAnimal ScienceVeterinary TechnologyAnimal GroomingAnimal BehaviorAnimal Welfare Act KnowledgePet Care ProceduresDaily RoundsPrescription FillingTreatment AdministrationAnimal ObservationDiagnostics PerformanceColony Wellness Program AssistanceSurgery Supply Set‑UpSurgical Instrument SterilizationPatient Preparation for SurgeryVital Signs MonitoringMedical Data RecordingDatabase EntryLaboratory Results FilingAnesthetic Record MaintenanceTreatment List UpdatingWork Area SanitationSurgical Suite Clean‑UpSafety PracticesSample Collection AssistanceAnimal HandlingOrganizational Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED1+ Years Animal Clinical ExperienceAdvanced Training in Animal Science or Veterinary Technology or Animal Handling or Grooming or Behavior3+ Years Animal Clinical Experience

Full job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for performing and assisting the necessary support work related to the health care of the cats and dogs under supervision of veterinarian.

This position would be for 6 months and the schedule is Thursday- Monday. The pay is $23.50/hr

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Knowledge of and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and all procedures and protocols in the Nestlé Purina R&D Petcare Manual, QMS and GLP

Perform pet care procedures as follows:

  • Perform daily rounds and report to the veterinarians sick or unusual behavior

  • Fill prescriptions and administer treatments

  • Observe animals during treatment; monitor & report progress to vets

  • Provide care of pets in clinic

  • Perform diagnostics as needed

  • Assist with colony wellness program

  • Initiate contact and assist relief vet when needed

  • Perform surgery supply set-up including sterilization of surgical instruments

  • Prep patient for surgical procedure

  • Monitor heart rate, respiration and temperature of patient during and after anesthetic procedure

  • Provide written and verbal communication to pet care staff

Maintain necessary records as follows:

  • Record animal medical/clinical data as outlined in protocol; enter health into database

  • Maintain animal records in orderly manner

  • File/input laboratory results

  • Maintain anesthetic and prophylactic care records

  • Maintain updated treatment list

Maintenance of veterinary suite and associated areas:

  • Maintain safe, sanitary & orderly work area

  • Clean & sanitize work area daily (vet suite) or as used (DEXA, radiology…) and hospitalization area

  • Clean-up of surgical suite & instruments post-op

Practice safety in the work area

% of Time

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist veterinarians & other technicians with sample collections

  • Actively participate in training and skill development as needed

  • Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum):

Education: High School Diploma (or GED)

Experience (Years/Type):

  • Minimum 1 year experience working with animals in a clinical setting

  • Demonstrated skill with handling animals

  • Ability to work well independently and in a team

  • Good interpersonal, communication, organization, and math skills

  • Computer literacy

Specialized knowledge/skills preferred but not required:

  • Advanced training or experience in animal science, veterinary technology, or animal handling, grooming, or behavior

  • Prefer 3 years of experience working with animals in a clinical setting

Please note this contract position provides services to Nestlé in the USA on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors in this position are hired and employed through Nestlé’s third-party staffing partner.

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