Veterinary Assistant

Homestead Veterinary Hospital (HVH) is a well-established, multi-doctor, mixed-animal practice located in Villa Ridge, Missouri. With a primary focus on equine care (approximately 70% of our caseload), we proudly serve a wide range of clients-from backyard horse owners to competitive athletes in various equine disciplines. Our experienced 6-doctor team also provides high-quality veterinary services for small animals (25%) and small ruminants (5%), making HVH a trusted resource for comprehensive, compassionate animal care in our community.

At HVH, we value teamwork, communication, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our collaborative environment supports professional growth and encourages a balance between high-quality medicine and client connection. We take pride in combining advanced diagnostics and treatment options with a personal touch, ensuring every patient receives the attention and expertise they deserve.

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We're looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
• Paid Bereavement Program 
• Paid Parental Leave Program  
• Competitive Compensation  
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) 
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit .

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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