Shelter Veterinary Assistant - Hands-On Medical Care

DuPage County, Illinois; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Pension / retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-paid legal services

Credit union

Job summary

DuPage County Animal Services seeks a Veterinary Assistant to provide daily medical care, monitoring, and treatment for dogs, cats, and other shelter animals. You will assist veterinarians, administer medications, and support laboratory testing and vaccinations in a busy, open-admission shelter.

You'll help with spay/neuter procedures, anesthesia monitoring, record-keeping, and collaboration with staff, volunteers, and adopters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of veterinary assistant experience.
• Illinois driver’s license required.
• Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily medical care, treatment, and monitoring for shelter animals.
• Assists the veterinarian and veterinary technician with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Administers medications, vaccinations, and other prescribed treatments.
• Cleans and disinfects clinical areas and equipment; handles laboratory testing and sample preparation.
• Assists with spay/neuter surgeries and anesthesia monitoring; manages post-operative care.

Skills

Veterinary assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Veterinary Assistant Certification (preferred)

Illinois Driver’s License

Job description

DuPage County Animal Services seeks a Veterinary Assistant to provide daily medical care, monitoring, and treatment for dogs, cats, and other shelter animals. You will assist veterinarians, administer medications, and support laboratory testing and vaccinations in a busy, open-admission shelter.

You'll help with spay/neuter procedures, anesthesia monitoring, record-keeping, and collaboration with staff, volunteers, and adopters.