Career Application

Career Application

Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, veteran status, sexuality, marital status, genetic information, gender identity, disability, or any other protected status. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job related factors. Note: Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is a drug free work place.
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Eligibility and Qualifications

Our job positions have different qualifications and schedules. If you wish to apply for more than 1 position you will need to complete the application for each position which interests you.
For which position are you applying? IMPORTANT: You must answer this question to activate the remainder of the application.*

Pet Resort Boarding / Daycare - Student / Part TimePet Resort Boarding / Daycare - Full TimeVeterinary Assistant - Full Time / Student / Part TimeRegistered Veterinary Technician - Full TimeVeterinary Receptionist - Full Time

Pet Resort Boarding / Daycare - Student / Part Time
Are you a student in High School or College?*

High SchoolCollegeI am not a studentOther
The following are ESSENTIAL qualifications and/or abilities for this position:
- Available and responsible to work the schedule assigned (excessive truancy or tardiness is disruptive to patient care and cannot be accommodated)
- Read, write legibly, and communicate clearly in English
- Enter data into a computer using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Withstand exposure to weather including sunshine, heat, humidity, rain, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures at repeated 5-10 minute intervals to leash walk dogs outdoors year around
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Repetitive standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, and lifting
- Grasping, holding, and manipulating objects varying from small and fine to large and heavy with both hands
- Work energetically on your feet for 10 hours per day
- Physical strength and dexterity to restrain pets who may struggle, scratch, or bite (with training)
- Emotional control to remain calm and compassionate with pets reacting to fear or pain
- Mental and emotional ability to multi-task and manage stressful and chaotic situations
- View physical symptoms or medical problems, read medical instruments, and follow handwritten instructions
- Respond and quickly react to frequent auditory signals, warnings, or communications
- Make independent decisions, recall many facts and figures from memory, and solve complex problems
NOTE: If you do not meet the essential qualifications, please do not apply for the position.

Pet Resort Boarding / Daycare - Full Time
The following are ESSENTIAL qualifications and/or abilities for this position:
- Available and responsible to work the schedule assigned (excessive truancy or tardiness is disruptive to patient care and cannot be accommodated)
- Read, write legibly, and communicate clearly in English
- Enter data into a computer using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Withstand exposure to weather including sunshine, heat, humidity, rain, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures at repeated 5-10 minute intervals to leash walk dogs outdoors year around
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Repetitive standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, and lifting
- Grasping, holding, and manipulating objects varying from small and fine to large and heavy with both hands
- Work energetically on your feet for 10 hours per day
- Physical strength and dexterity to restrain pets who may struggle, scratch, or bite (with training)
- Emotional control to remain calm and compassionate with pets reacting to fear or pain
- Mental and emotional ability to multi-task and manage stressful and chaotic situations
- View physical symptoms or medical problems, read medical instruments, and follow handwritten instructions
- Respond and quickly react to frequent auditory signals, warnings, or communications
- Make independent decisions, recall many facts and figures from memory, and solve complex problems
NOTE: If you do not meet the essential qualifications, please do not apply for the position.

Veterinary Assistant
The following are ESSENTIAL qualifications and/or abilities for this position:
- Completion of a high school degree or further education. NOTE: College students are encouraged to apply. High school students will not be considered for this position, but may apply for the student position at the Pet Resort.
- Available and responsible to work the schedule assigned (excessive truancy or tardiness is disruptive to patient care and cannot be accommodated)
- Read, write legibly, and communicate clearly in English
- Enter data into a computer using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Type 35 wpm
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Repetitive standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, and lifting
- Grasping, holding, and manipulating objects varying from small and fine to large and heavy with both hands
- Work energetically on your feet for 10 hours per day
- Physical strength and dexterity to restrain pets who may struggle, scratch, or bite (with training)
- Emotional control to remain calm and compassionate with pets reacting to fear or pain
- Mental and emotional ability to multi-task and manage stressful and chaotic situations
- View physical symptoms or medical problems, read medical instruments, and follow handwritten instructions
- Respond and quickly react to frequent auditory signals, warnings, or communications
- Make independent decisions, recall many facts and figures from memory, and solve complex problems
NOTE: If you do not meet the essential qualifications, please do not apply for the position.

Registered Veterinary Technician - Full Time
The following are ESSENTIAL qualifications and/or abilities for this position:
- Graduate or senior student from an AVMA accredited training school or program with an associates degree in animal health or veterinary technology or equivalent
- Successful completion of national and state veterinary technology board exams or eligibility to take exams after graduation
- Current MO state license or eligibility to take exam after graduation
- Available and responsible to work the schedule assigned (excessive truancy or tardiness is disruptive to patient care and cannot be accommodated)
- Read, write legibly, and communicate clearly in English
- Enter data into a computer using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Type 35 wpm
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Repetitive standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, and lifting
- Grasping, holding, and manipulating objects varying from small and fine to large and heavy with both hands
- Work energetically on your feet for 10 hours per day
- Physical strength and dexterity to restrain pets who may struggle, scratch, or bite (with training)
- Emotional control to remain calm and compassionate with pets reacting to fear or pain
- Mental and emotional ability to multi-task and manage stressful and chaotic situations
- View physical symptoms or medical problems, read medical instruments, and follow handwritten instructions
- Respond and quickly react to frequent auditory signals, warnings, or communications
- Make independent decisions, recall many facts and figures from memory, and solve complex problems
NOTE: If you do not meet the essential qualifications, please do not apply for the position.

Veterinary Receptionist - Full Time
The following are ESSENTIAL qualifications and/or abilities for this position:
- Completion of a high school degree or further education
- Available and responsible to work the schedule assigned (excessive truancy or tardiness is disruptive to patient care and cannot be accommodated)
- Read, write legibly, and communicate clearly in English
- Enter data into a computer using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Type 35 wpm
- Lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Repetitive standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, and lifting
- Grasping, holding, and manipulating objects varying from small and fine to large and heavy with both hands
- Work energetically for 10 hours per day
- Emotional control to be calm and compassionate with pets and people
- Mental and emotional ability to multi-task and manage stressful and chaotic situations
- View physical symptoms or medical problems, read medical instruments, and follow handwritten instructions
- Respond and quickly react to frequent auditory signals, warnings, or communications
- Make independent decisions, recall many facts and figures from memory, and solve complex problems
NOTE: If you do not meet the essential qualifications, please do not apply for the position.

Pet Resort Boarding / Daycare - Student / Part Time PT.2
Part time / Student Pet Resort employees must be willing and able to work the following days and hours:
- 2-4 shifts per week on weekdays from 1 or 3 PM until 7 PM. Which days and whether the shift starts at 1 or 3 will be dependent on school schedule.
- If class schedule or availability allows, students may also work occasional full day shifts from 6:30 or 7 AM until 6 PM
- Saturday shifts from 7 AM until 6 PM at least once or twice per month
- Sunday shifts from 7 AM until 12 PM and 3 PM until 6 PM at least once or twice per month
- MUST WORK A HALF DAY ON EVERY HOLIDAY INCLUDING MEMORIAL DAY, 4TH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEARS. You will be assigned to work either the morning or the afternoon on the day of the holiday plus any weekend days that adjoin the holiday. You may not request off on these holidays or the weekends that adjoin them. No exceptions!
- MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK PAST SHIFT ENDING TIMES if pets need care or other work needs completed
- The actual days and hours scheduled will be dependent on class schedules and/or employee availability and are posted approximately 4 weeks in advance
- During the summer or other class breaks students may be able to pick up additional hours depending upon availability.
NOTE: If you are not consistently and reliably available to work for these hours, or if you cannot commit to working a half day on all of the holidays listed, please do not apply for the position.
Verification of Schedule Availability:*

I am available and willing to work the days and hours required for this position.
Do you have any after school or weekend sports, clubs, practices, competitions or other activities which affect your schedule? If yes, list the days and hours of the activity.*
Do you have any other commitments or circumstances which will prevent you from working certain days and times? If yes, explain.*
Do you have any commitments or circumstances which will cause you to need frequent absences from work? If yes, explain.*
Compensation
Part time employees will be paid an hourly wage with variable hours per week. Benefits for part time employees include the following:
- Veterinary discounts after 90 days
- Paid Time Off
- Double the normal hourly rate for hours worked on a holiday
- Matching 401K retirement plan after 6 months for employees 21+ years old
- Uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Daily Pay for access to accrued wages on demand
Current Or Most Recent Salary (per hour)*
If this is your first job, please enter 0
Minimum Salary Needed (per hour)*
NOTE: Calculate based upon 35 hours per week for full time positions. If your minimum salary requirement exceeds our budget we may not contact you regarding this position.
Comments Regarding Compensation:

Pet Resort Boarding / Daycare - Full Time PT 2
Full time Pet Resort employees must be willing and able to work the following days and hours:
- Monday through Saturday shifts from 6:30 or 7 AM until 6 PM
- Monday through Friday shifts from 1 or 3 PM until 7 PM
- Sunday shifts from 7 AM until 12 PM and 3 PM until 6 PM
- MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK EVERY OTHER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
- MUST WORK A HALF DAY ON EVERY HOLIDAY INCLUDING MEMORIAL DAY, 4TH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEARS. You will be assigned to work either the morning or the afternoon on the day of the holiday plus any weekend days that adjoin the holiday. You may not request off on these holidays or the weekends that adjoin them. No exceptions!
- MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK PAST SHIFT ENDING TIMES if pets need care or other work needs completed
- Employees will be off at least 1-2 full days each week including every other Sunday
- The actual days and hours scheduled are posted approximately 4 weeks in advance
NOTE: If you are not consistently and reliably available for these full time hours on a year around basis, or if you cannot commit to working a half day on all of the holidays listed, please do not apply for the position.

Veterinary Assistant - PT 2
Full time vet assistants must be willing and able to work the following days and hours:
- Monday through Friday shifts from 7 or 8 AM until 6 or 7 PM
- Monday through Friday shifts from 1 or 3 PM until 6 or 7 PM
- Saturdays shifts from 8 AM until 4 PM
- MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK PAST SHIFT ENDING TIMES if patients need medical care or other work needs completed
- MUST BE AVAILABLE AND WILLING TO WORK EVERY SATURDAY unless approved off in advance for a vacation day
- Assistants are off on Sundays and at least one other full day per week
- The actual days and hours scheduled are posted approximately 4 weeks in advance
NOTE: If you are applying for a student position you must be a High School graduate who is taking classes at a local college. (High school students may apply for the Pet Resort part time position.) We prefer college students enrolled in pre-vet or pre-vet tech programs. We will attempt to work around your class schedule, but in order to be considered you must be available every Saturday and some of the Mon-Fri shifts listed above.

Registered Veterinary Technician - Full Time PT 2
Veterinary technicians must be willing and able to work the following days and hours:
- Monday through Friday shifts from 7 or 8 AM until 6 or 7 PM
- Saturdays shifts from 7:30 or 8 AM until 4 PM
- MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK PAST SHIFT ENDING TIMES if patients need medical care or other work needs completed
- MUST BE AVAILABLE AND WILLING TO WORK 2-3 SATURDAYS per month when needed
- Techs are off on Sundays and at least one other full day per week
- The actual days and hours scheduled are posted approximately 4 weeks in advance
NOTE: If you are not consistently and reliably available for these hours, please do not apply for the position.

Veterinary Receptionist - Full Time PT2
Receptionists must be willing and able to work the following days and hours:
- Monday through Friday shifts from 7 or 8 AM until 6 or 7 PM
- Saturdays shifts from 8 AM until 4 PM
- MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK PAST SHIFT ENDING TIMES if patients need medical care or other work needs completed
- MUST BE AVAILABLE AND WILLING TO WORK EVERY SATURDAY unless approved off in advance for a vacation day
- Receptionists are off on Sundays and at least one other full day per week
- The actual days and hours scheduled are posted approximately 4 weeks in advance
NOTE: If you are not consistently and reliably available for these full time hours year around, please do not apply for the position.

Full time Conditional
Verification of Schedule Availability:*

I am available and willing to work the days and hours required for this position.
Do you have any commitments or circumstances which will prevent you from working certain days and times? If yes, explain.
Do you have any commitments or circumstances which will cause you to need frequent absences from work? If yes, explain.
Compensation
Full time employees will be paid an hourly wage and scheduled 30-40 hours per week. Benefits for full time employees include the following:
- Access to group health, dental, and vision insurance within 31 days
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay for 6 holidays per year
- Double the normal hourly rate if hours are worked on a holiday
- Employer paid short term disability and maternity leave
- Access to voluntary long term disability insurance
- Employer paid $25,000 life insurance / AD&D
- Access to additional voluntary life insurance / AD&D
- Veterinary discounts after 90 days
- Matching 401K retirement plan after 6 months for employees 21+ years old
- Uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Daily Pay for access to accrued wages on demand
Student / Part time employees will be paid an hourly wage with variable hours per week. Benefits for part time employees include the following:
- Veterinary discounts after 90 days
- Paid Time Off
- Double the normal hourly rate for hours worked on a holiday
- Matching 401K retirement plan after 6 months for employees 21+ years old
- Uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Daily Pay for access to accrued wages on demand
Current Or Most Recent Salary (per hour)*
If this is your first job, please enter 0
Minimum Salary Needed (per hour)*
NOTE: Calculate based upon 35 hours per week for full time positions. If your minimum salary requirement exceeds our budget we may not contact you regarding this position.
Comments Regarding Compensation:

Education and Activities

Education

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Are you currently attending school?*

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Attending school - yes
What hours do you attend?*
What degree are you working to obtain?*
What is your anticipated graduation date?*

Are you planning to return to school in the future? If yes, when and for what purpose?*

Participation in Educational, Professional, or Civic Organizations

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Employment History

Begin with your most recent employment and list past employers including military experience.

Current or Most Recent Employer:
Name of Company*
Type of Business*
Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Start Date*
End Date*
Starting Salary*
Ending Salary*
Job Title and Duties*
Reason for Termination or Seeking New Employment*

Previous Employer:
Name of Company
Type of Business
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Start Date
End Date
Starting Salary
Ending Salary
Job Title and Duties
Reason for Termination or Seeking New Employment

Previous Employer:
Name of Company
Type of Business
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Street Address

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CityState / Province

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Other Employment Experience:
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Please separate each employment

References

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Questions
Describe your typing and computer skills.*
Do you have pets? If so, what kind and how many?
Describe other skills or experiences that may qualify you for this job.
Why did you leave your previous job or why are you thinking of leaving your current job?
Have you ever been fired from a job? If so, why?
What kind of working environment do you desire in a new employment situation?
How does this position fit your long term career objectives?
Describe your strengths.
Describe your weaknesses.
How do you accept criticism?
Why should we select you for this position?
Is there anything else you would like to add about your application?
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Release and Affadavit
As an applicant for a position with Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort, I have been asked to provide information concerning my experience, qualifications, and prior employment. This release authorizes investigation of my past and present work, character, education, military and police records in order to obtain any and all information that may be relevant to my application for employment.

I understand that the employer may request an investigative consumer report from a consumer reporting agency. This report may include information as to my character, reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living obtained from neighbors, friends, former employers, schools, and others. I understand I have a right to make a written request within a reasonable time for the disclosure of the name and address of the consumer reporting agency so I may obtain a complete disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation.

By checking the box below, I authorize and agree to cooperate in the investigation and release Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort as well as its owners and employees from all liability or responsibility in connection with conduction of the investigation.

I further release any and all persons, current or previous employers, business entities, schools, and organizations who provide relevant information and opinions that may be useful in making a hiring decision from any legal liability in making such statements to Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort.

I understand that this application or subsequent employment does not create a contract of employment nor guarantee employment for any definitive period of time. If employed, I understand that I have been hired at the will of the employer and my employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.
I have read, understand, and consent to the above release and affidavit.
I hereby certify that the information in this application is true and accurate
Please verify that you are human*
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