Veterinary Assistant

Arlington Heights Veterinary Hospital; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital as a Doctor’s Assistant, where you’ll assist in procedures, educate clients on preventive care, and be an integral part of a caring team dedicated to saving animals' lives. Our supportive environment offers numerous perks, a competitive salary, and valuable experience in veterinary medicine. We welcome compassionate candidates who are striving to contribute their skills in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Lunch on us

Monthly birthday celebrations

Team-building activities outside of work

Opportunities to learn from experienced veterinarians

50% discount for employees' pets

Qualifications

• Compassion for animals and a dedication to providing best care.
• Experience preferred but will consider all applicants.
• Self-motivated, able to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Educating clients on procedures and preventive care.
• Assisting with blood smears, in-house tests, and surgeries.
• Communicating with clients about blood work results and follow-up care.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Teamwork skills

Proactive attitude

Education

2-4 year degree or in college

Job description

Arlington Heights Veterinary Hospital, located in Bloomington, IN, is a veterinary hospital that puts your animals’ needs first and foremost. For over 5 decades, we have aimed to perform the best possible medicine and are always striving to save the 10%; saving the lives of animals that only the best veterinarian can save. We believe that 70% of animals improve with or without treatment, 20% improve with veterinary help, and the last 10% are saved by exceptional veterinarians and their team. We want to be the clinic that saves the 10%.

As a Doctor’s Assistant, you will work closely with the veterinarian during routine physical exams and experience the thrill of assisting in procedures like C-sections delivering puppies or knee surgeries like CCL repairs. The adventures are never-ending!

At Arlington Heights Veterinary Hospital, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we offer competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision plans, and a lucrative 401(k). We also provide numerous perks including:

• Frequent "lunch on us" and monthly birthday celebrations
• A fun and supportive work environment despite the stress of the field
• Team-building activities outside of work
• Opportunities to learn from our experienced veterinarians
• A 50% discount for your own pets’ needs when you join our family

Not everyone can be a Doctor’s Assistant. To be considered, you should have:

• A 2-4 year degree or be currently in college, striving to further your education
• True compassion for animals and a desire to provide the best care
• A proactive attitude and dedication to giving your best each day
• Teamwork skills, with self-motivation and collaboration

Joining our team guarantees valuable experience in veterinary medicine and allows you to contribute to our mission of saving the 10% of animals that need exceptional care.

You will be responsible for:

• Educating clients on simple procedures and the importance of preventive care
• Applying your knowledge to improve team function and efficiency
• Communicating positively with clients and team members, including explaining blood work results and follow-up care
• Performing blood smears, running in-house tests, preparing samples, placing IV catheters, and assisting with surgeries and radiographs
• Treating every pet as if it were your own, demonstrating kindness and trustworthiness
• Qualifications: We prefer experienced assistants but will consider all applicants on a case-by-case basis

We would love for you to join our team! APPLY NOW.