Part-Time Veterinary Assistant, Radiation Oncology

Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover and Serve.

Veterinarians throughout the Midwest refer animal clients to the Veterinary Health Center for specialized diagnoses and treatment. With sophisticated therapeutic equipment that includes an underwater treadmill, advanced imaging techniques, and groundbreaking equine lameness diagnostic equipment, we are a center for animal healthcare.

The Veterinary Health Center is currently hiring a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant within our Radiation Oncology Team. Our Veterinary Assistants have the opportunity to impact the quality of life for our patients as well as their owners and families. We are seeking energetic, caring, empathetic, and driven individuals who seek an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional development as well as top notch service delivery.

Primary responsibilities for this position may include:

• Safely restrain, handle, and transport patients; assist with the collection of samples (e.g., blood, urine, and fecal); provide care and monitoring of both hospitalized and clinic patients; and administer medications and treatments as instructed by clinicians.
• Maintain clean, organized and fully stocked treatment and examination rooms; maintain diagnostic and/or surgical equipment.
• Provide outstanding customer service to clients both in person and in response to phone and email inquiries; utilize the hospital information system and other software and performing accurate data entry regarding patient care.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures as requested within skill set of the particular assistant consistent with MVMB guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

This is a part-time position. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9a to 2p.

High school diploma or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Successful candidates will exhibit the following skills and core competencies:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Continuous learning and professional growth and development mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders, constituents, and clients.
• Detailed-oriented and well organized; able to accurately gather medical histories, carry out instructions, document patient statistics, and update computerized medical records to ensure appropriate billing.
• Enjoy working with animals and have the ability to comfort, handle and restrain large and/or small patients.

Salary Range: $15.00 per hour
Grade: GGS-004
University Title: Veterinary Assistant
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This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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