Part-Time Veterinary Assistant - Lovet Fulton Market

Aspen Dental; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Pet care discount

Scrub allowance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Parental leave

Hands-on mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

Lovet Pet Health Care is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in examinations and procedures. You will communicate with clients about their pet's care and obtain informed consent, while providing top-notch service and comforting care during visits.

The role involves handling medical records, assisting with diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments, and maintaining equipment. A strong team culture and opportunities for growth are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Comfortable interacting with animals and clients.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with medical procedures under supervision.
• Educate clients on treatments and obtain consent.
• Deliver WOW customer service to clients and their pets.
• Manage medical records in practice management software.
• Dispense medication, perform x-rays, blood draws, vaccines, and restraint when needed.
• Set up, break down, clean, and maintain medical equipment.
• Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Animal handling

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

Associate degree in veterinary assisting

Certified veterinary technician (preferred)

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

We're hiring a Veterinary Assistant for our growing animal hospital.

Salary

Starting at $24/ hour

Benefits of being part of the Lovet team:

• Flexible work schedule (4-10-hour shifts); closed on Sundays.
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year
• 7 paid holidays
• Industry-leading pet care discount
• Scrub/uniform allowance.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA
• Paid parental leave.
• Hands on training and mentorship
• Personal and professional development and opportunities for growth

How You’ll Make a Difference:

• As a Veterinary Assistant (technician), you will assist the doctor with medical procedures, while under their direct supervision. You will help create positive, lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with clients and their pets.
• Provide written and verbal communication to client regarding their pet’s care including answering any questions they may have, helping to educate them on treatments, and gaining their consent for treatment plans.
• Deliver WOW customer service to clients and their pet.
• Manage medical records through practice management software.
• Dispense medication, perform x-rays, perform blood draws, place catheters, obtain samples, provide treatments, run diagnostic equipment, administer vaccines, and provide animal restraint when necessary.
• Set-up, breakdown, cleaning, and maintaining of medical equipment.
• Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital.

How You’ll Succeed:

• Comfortable interacting with furry, fuzzy, feathered, and scaly friends with calm and compassion
• Have strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Be a certified veterinary technician (preferred)
• Associate degree in veterinary assisting (preferred)

Since opening our doors in 1984, the Lovet Pet Health Care family has grown to include 22 small animal, general practice hospitals in the Greater Phoenix Metro area. Bonded by our commitment to provide WOW service to our clients and patients, we are humbled and honored each day to work alongside such a dynamic and diverse team of incredible professionals. Driven by our core values of collaboration, courage, compassion, and creativity, Lovet employees embrace the opportunity to make a difference in our local communities.

TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.