Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in veterinary services is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support animal care and treatment. The candidate will assist with various tasks from monitoring pets to customer service, ensuring quality care for both clients and patients. Candidates should be passionate about animals with teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience with animals preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs independently and work in physically demanding positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain inventory.
• Administer medications under supervision and perform routine diagnostic tests.
• Clean/disinfect and sterilize surgical instruments and animal areas.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Animal Care

Job description

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The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
  
  

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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