Veterinary Assistant
Now hiring in St. Joseph, Missouri #JoinOurPack as a Veterinary Assistant Dive into an innovative career at Nestle Purina! Perform and assist with vital veterinary procedures to ensure pets' health and welfare.
As the Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be responsible for performing and assisting the necessary support work related to the health care of the cats and dogs under direct supervision. · Knowledge of and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and all procedures and protocols in the Nestlé Purina R&D Petcare Manual · Perform pet care procedures such as daily rounds and treatments, surgical prep, filling prescriptions, and administering treatments · Provide pet care and maintain necessary records animal medical and clinical data · Monitor heart rates respirations, and temperatures of patients · Maintain safe, sanitary, and orderly work areas such as surgical and veterinary suites · Assist veterinarians & other technicians with sample collections · Actively participate in training and skill development · Practice safety in the work area
Requirements · High School Diploma with 1+ years’ experience working with animals in a clinical setting Other · Advanced training or experience in animal science, veterinary technology, or animal handling, grooming, or behavior is preferred · Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology is preferred · Licensed Veterinary Technologist in the State of Missouri is preferred