Veterinary Assistant

Pooler Veterinary Hospital; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

Paid time off (PTO)

Continuing Education for RVTs

Job summary

Pooler Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our full-time team. You will work alongside veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure each animal receives excellent care during their stay.

A positive attitude and reliability are essential for maintaining our high standards of animal care and customer service. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement, paid time off, and an employee pet discount.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Technical know-how in disinfection, administering medications, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Ensure a safe and sanitary clinic environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Disinfection

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment operation

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Pooler Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

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What to Expect

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve —medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.
• Continuing Education for our registered veterinary technicians.

Salary

$16-$19/hr. based on skills and experience

Schedule

7:15 am-6:00 pm Monday- Friday (4 day work week) and rotating on call weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately

About Pooler Veterinary Hospital

Pooler Veterinary Hospital is a family oriented, patient centered, point of veterinary care which brings together dedicated individuals, selflessly pursuing a commitment to uphold the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethical reasoning, in a constant effort to optimize the quality of life available to our patients and employees.

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