# Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

- **Company:** Alliance Animal Health
- **Published:** Jul 16, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, Villa Ridge, MO
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Setting:** Clinic
- **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AllianceAnimalHealth/744000138112722

## About

## Company Description

Homestead Veterinary Hospital is a six-doctor practice serving a diverse caseload of approximately 70% equine, 25% small animal, and 5% small ruminant patients. We support all areas of equine sports medicine, caring for patients ranging from beloved backyard companions to high-level performance horses.

While our practice is primarily ambulatory, we also operate a 10,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art hospital featuring indoor stocks and four stalls, including mare/foal and isolation spaces.

We’re looking for a compassionate, team-oriented individual with strong communication skills and a passion for client and patient care.

To learn more about us, click [here](https://homesteadvet.net/)!

## Job Description

We’re seeking a compassionate and versatile team member to support both patient care and front desk operations, working with **both small animal and equine patients**.

**Responsibilities:**

- Restrain pets and assist with exams, procedures, and surgery (including anesthesia support)
- Triage patients and assist with diagnostics (lab samples, imaging)
- Provide nursing care and administer medications
- Communicate treatment plans with clients
- Greet clients, manage calls/emails, and schedule appointments
- Check clients in/out, process payments, and maintain reception area
- Offer empathetic support to clients during sensitive situations

**Work Environment:**

- Exposure to odors, noise, animal waste, bites/scratches, and contagious diseases

**Growth Opportunities:**

- Ongoing training and development to help you grow in your role or advance your career

## Qualifications

- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant and/or Veterinary Receptionist preferred
- Compassionate, calm, and team-oriented with strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable properly restraining pets
- Proficient in collecting samples, obtaining medical histories, processing lab tests, and assisting with radiographs (anesthesia monitoring is a plus)
- Strong computer skills and ability to manage scheduling, calls, and client communication
- Self-starter with a desire to continue growing knowledge and skillset

## Additional Information

**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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- 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.
- *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
- For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit [https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/](https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/).

## Benefits

- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet care discount
- Referral program
- Scrubs / uniform allowance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Source: https://medjoblist.com/jobs/veterinary-assistant-receptionist-alliance-animal-health-7daae5bb-c7c8-463d-9128-0cdca2304342