Veterinary Nurse

  • Cornerstone Animal Hospital
  • Joplin, MO 64804
  • 90+ days ago
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Job Description
Job ID: 360715155

Do you love hands on tasks? Do you enjoy the thrill of a fast paced environment? Do you like being part of a team where you get to continue to grow both personally and in your career? Do you love 3 day weekends every week? If your answers are yes, we want to talk to you!

Cornerstone is an AAHA accredited hospital open Monday through Thursday that believes pets are part of the family. We see a variety of companion animal and exotic pets including cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, hedgehogs, and an array of other small pocket pets. Our team is constantly looking for ways to be on the cutting edge of medicine - some of the unique things we do here include stem cell therapy, acupuncture, and physical rehabilitation. 

As a nurse with us, you play such an important role in ensuring our patients are taken care of with excellence! Daily tasks include the following:

  • Phlebotomy, diagnostic labwork, diagnostic imaging (radiographs/ultrasound)
  • Placement of IV catheters and other pre-anesthetic preparation of patients
  • Anesthetic monitoring and assitance in complex surgeries
  • Daily treatments of hospitalized patients
  • Maintenance of hospital equipment
  • Surgical pack preparation and maintenance
  • Collection of history and vital parameters on patients
  • Client education: subcutaneous fluid therapy, insulin administration, medication administration, nail trims, etc.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Passing of the VTNE
  • 6+ months experience as a registered veterinary technician or veterinary nurse
  • Ability to be able to take direction when needed as well as to take iniative in completing tasks
  • Desire to practice best medicine under the direction of hospital DVMs and a continued thirst to learn
  • Eager to be a team player, helping to create a positive culture and allowing the hospital to function to full capacity
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds

We are looking for a full time position, but are willing to consider part time. Worried about your children? No problem. We are a family oriented staff and we understand if you need flexibility to take care of your children and be involved in their lives. 

Cornerstone Animal Hospital

Originally Posted on: 7/20/2022