Hicks Animal Hospital

08/18/2026

Happy Birthday Dr. Hicks! We hope this is your best year ever!

07/20/2026

Our college girls are returning to college, so we now have openings for the following positions: Receptionist Kennel Staff , Vet Tech/Assistants and Receptionist.
TO APPLY FOR ANY POSITION, PLEASE DO SO IN PERSON, NO.PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Full time Receptionist/CSR
Hicks Animal Hospital has an opening with our front desk staff.
Front desk staff are the first face and communication out patients and owners encounter when calling or entering our facility.
Kindness is our policy, not an option. Our front desk staff answer phones, check clients in and out, receive payment for services, clean and fill exam rooms. Ability to type, scan, email and fax, make change and learn AVImark/Pulse , our software program, are a must as well as being quick and courteous, have friendly, informative, confident phone voice and of course MUST LOVE ANIMALS !
Prefer experience but will train the right person to work with our team . Must be 18 years or older.

Veterinary Assistants/Licensed Technicians :
Technicians are the heart of our clinic and assist the doctor in everything from monitoring surgery to gathering pet histories from the client to diagnostic testing. If you have a strong work ethic, and can work well with a team, and have past human or animal experience this might be the job for you. Ability to lift 50lbs, and work over 40 hours a must.

Kennel Technicians-
Kennel techs are the eyes and ears of the clinic. Kennel Techs are responsible for the care of all pets in the building. Duties include: monitoring all pets in our care, taking dogs out, cleaning cages, feeding and watering pets, laundry, grooming and bathing and and lots of cleaning within the kennel area and other duties as assigned. Kennel Techs work closely with the Veternary Techs and the Dr. to any issues or improvements happening with pets in our care.
Skills include general labor and ability to lift 50lbs with help, ability to hold animals animals correctly (will train) and understanding written and verbal instructions is very important.
MUST LOVE ANIMALS ! Prefer experience but will train the right person to work on our team . Must be 18 years or older. We are a full time, 7 days a week facility so schedule will vary and weekends and holidays are rotated within the team members.
FOR ANY POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON, please include past work history and/or resume with three verifiable references. Must have reliable transportation. Background check and drug test. We offer a generous benefits package. We aren't looking for employees, we're looking for folks that want to become part of our family here and are intrested in longterm, rewarding, meaningful employment.
Please come by and fill out an application at the front desk at 182 CR 469, Poplar Bluff, MO

07/11/2026

Three Rivers College announced Wednesday that it was shutting down its rodeo program, ending one of its most successful teams, leaving committed student athlete...

07/09/2026

As the owner of Hicks Animal Hospital, I and my entire staff support the 3 Rivers Rodeo Team Program. As the Veterinarian for the cattle and many team members, I can attest to care they are given by Coach Chad Phipps and his wife, Central Methodist University Coach, Amanda Phipps. With the support of the college they have turned a forgotten farm into a thriving facility for not only the rodeo students but for the much needed AG students also.
It is my opinion that the communities served by 3Rivers opened it's arms to having a local rodeo team and to cancel that program without vital input from the businesses or communities that support the program is a shame.
I sincerely hope that the college will reconsider this decision.

07/05/2026

Miss Beverly was unable to head up our float this year, so Star Scarlet and our kennel staff stepped up to make sure the decorations were done, they had lots of goodies for parade goers and cold water for the riders! Great job!

07/01/2026

Hicks Animal Hospital will be closed for the 4th of July Holiday Weekend. We will re-open on Monday July 6th at 7:30 am, please come see our float in the Poplar Bluff Parade Saturday. Dr.Hicks and her staff wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. Let's all keep Your Pets Safe This 4th of July 🇺🇸🐶

06/23/2026

06/02/2026

Every year Dr. Hicks partners with Meers Goodwill to give local youth valuable job skills and experience.

05/21/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Hicks Animal Hospital will be closed Saturday May 23rd, Sunday May 24th and Monday May 25th. We will reopen Tuesday May 26th at 7:30 am. Dr. Hicks and her staff wish everyone a safe holiday.

05/12/2026

Dr. Hicks, after several decades of serving pets in Butler County and surrounding counties, will no longer be available for emergencies after 10pm on any given night.
If you have an emergency after 10pm, please contact Veterinary Specialty Services (VSS) in St. Louis 636-227-9400 ( 24/7) or Allied Animal ER in Jonesboro AR, 870-316-6281, Fri-Sun 7am to 11pm.
This decision was not made lightly, and I believe I speak for all the staff at Hicks Animal Hospital and our many clients when we say we respect her decision.