Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a well-established animal hospital in Berwyn, IL. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the health and comfort of pets while working in a supportive environment. You'll assist with various tasks, from maintaining clean treatment areas to providing exceptional client service. This full-time position offers flexible scheduling and a competitive salary, along with numerous benefits designed to support your well-being and growth in the field. If you have a passion for animal care and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick leave

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount

100% paid life insurance

100% paid short-term disability insurance

Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience as a Veterinary Assistant or enrolled in a Veterinary Technician Program.
• Passion for delivering high-quality care and client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the veterinary staff and ensure a clean environment.
• Restrain animals during examinations and keep accurate records.
• Observe patients for health concerns and report findings.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Client Service

Team Collaboration

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician Program

Job description

Join Our Team at VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital!

VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital, located in Berwyn, IL, is seeking aVeterinary Assistantto become part of our close-knit, patient care team!

Our hospital has been serving the community for over 50 years. We are AAHA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our team is close-knit and very supportive and this feels like our second home.

At VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Snapshot of the Role: Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Veterinary Assistant in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support to the entire veterinary hospital staff
• Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients
• Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked
• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
• Keep accurate records and logs
• Sterilize equipment
• Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff
• Plus so much more!

Schedule: Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling, 4 x 10 hour shifts..

Compensation:$ 17 - 19 / hr

The starting range for Veterinary Assistants is based onskill set, knowledge, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Qualifications:

• 6+ months of experience as a Veterinary Assistant or currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician Program.
• Passion for delivering high-quality care and client service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Benefits

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees willbe rewardedwith a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace appsubscriptions,and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with companymatch
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacationandsick leave

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100%Pet CareDiscount for yourownpets
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more

Ready to be part of a dynamic team? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Location: 2845 South Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com