Certified Vet Assistant

Position: Certified Vet Assistant Status: Full-time Description: This position is responsible for administering medical treatments and vaccinations, prepping animals for surgery, assisting veterinarians in surgery, and preparing and cleaning surgery instruments. Implement and maintain superior animal health standards in accordance with Animal Protective Association of Missouri policies and procedures.

Requirements

include a 2-year degree in veterinary technology or a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a veterinary assistant. This position starts at $18/hour, commensurate with experience. The APA also offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees to support the health and wellbeing of our team and their families.

The Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) is an innovative and progressive leader in animal welfare, dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education, and creating programs beneficial to the human-animal bond. With a 102-year history in the St. Louis region, the APA helps over 6,000 pets find safe loving homes each year.

Thousands more are helped through wellness, outreach, and supportive programs that keep pets healthy and with the people who love them. The APA is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and volunteers feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunities for employment, growth, and advancement in all areas of the organization.

The culture of the APA is built on trust, compassion, accountability, joy, support, and respect. We continually invest in the personal and professional growth of our team members and value innovation and new ideas that make it possible for us to meet the needs of the community we serve. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and comfortable experience for everyone.

If you need any accommodations or accessibility support during the hiring process, please email hr@apamo.org.