Compassionate Vet Assistant — Growth & Perks

Alliance Animal Health; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Central Hospital for Animals in Carbondale, Illinois, is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join our compassionate team. We provide wellness care, dentistry, routine surgeries, and care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets in a modern facility.

You will support doctors, perform sample collection, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care, while communicating clearly with clients. A minimum of one year of veterinary experience is preferred, with opportunities for ongoing

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of veterinary experience.
• Comfort with restraining and handling animals.
• Ability to collect samples and assist with diagnostics.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Safely restraining and handling dogs, cats, and exotic pets
• Triaging patients and obtaining medical histories
• Collecting samples and assisting with on-site testing
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging and radiographs
• Administering medications and monitoring responses

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Client communication

Multitasking

Tools

Radiography

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Central Hospital for Animals in Carbondale, Illinois, is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join our compassionate team. We provide wellness care, dentistry, routine surgeries, and care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets in a modern facility.

You will support doctors, perform sample collection, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care, while communicating clearly with clients. A minimum of one year of veterinary experience is preferred, with opportunities for ongoing