Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician Assistant

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and Dental

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insur

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician Assistant in Chicago to support care for patients under supervision, ensuring documentation accuracy and quality care. The role emphasizes collaboration with veterinary technicians and clinicians in a fast-paced internal medicine setting.

The ideal candidate has prior veterinary experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, including restocking supplies and maintaining

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive quality care
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
• Oversight/care for stable patients
• Assist Veterinary Technicians with patient restraint
• Manage the restocking of supplies for clinical teams
• Maintain clean treatment areas and manage laundry needs of department

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Client service and phone etiquette

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Urgency awareness

Critical thinking

Patient restraint

Flexible hours

Fast-paced environment

Prior veterinary experience

Job description

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.

We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

We are looking for:

Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician Assistant

Initial hiring range: $16-$21/hour based on skillset and experience

Never a dull moment in Internal Medicine! Our patients need constant supervision to ensure treatment plans are executed. This department is perfect for someone who can identify patient distress and react accordingly, enjoys assisting with recovery and client follow up and education.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure patients receive quality care
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
• Oversight/care for stable patients
• Assist Veterinary Technicians with patient restraint
• Manage the restocking of supplies for clinical teams
• Maintain clean treatment areas and manage laundry needs of department

Who you are:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent client service skills and phone etiquette
• Ability to multi-task, self-motivated and strong attention to detail
• Work successfully as a team member and autonomously
• Sense of urgency, Critical thinking skills
• Effective patient restraint
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Prior veterinary experience required

Perks and Benefits include:

• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Vision and Dental
• HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
• Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
• Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization; therefore, employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.