Veterinary Assistant

Advanced Animal Hospital Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A busy and passionate veterinary practice in Vernon Hills is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to support the medical team. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and have prior veterinary experience. Join our collaborative team dedicated to high standards of animal care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Prior Experience in Veterinary Medicine Preferred.
• Must be proficient in laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily duties for clinic care.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments and check-ins.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case-related information.

Skills

Patience

Composure

Client communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Companion Animal Hospital Vernon Hillsis seeking a

part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Companion Vernon Hills is excited to welcome its next family member!

Our team is passionate about animals and practicing high quality medicine.

We are AAHA Accredited, Cat Friendly certified, and we are almost an official Fear Free certified practice. We see a good number of exotics including birds, reptiles and pocket pets.

We have a servant leadership style and are excited to grow our individual team members with our mentorship atmosphere and leadership program, as well as our technician program. Our newly renovated spacious beautiful hospital is located between Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire. Our team is excited to expand and are looking for a positive passionate individual with a growth mindset and drive to learn and grow with us! We truly treat our patients like our own and our clients love us, so stop by for a visit and feel the full welcoming presence of your potential future career!

Compensation:$20-22/hr

Location:

1101 S Milwaukee Ave

Vernon Hills,Illinois60061

United States

Clinic Hours:

Mon-Thur 8am-6pm

Fri 8am-5pm

Sat 8am-2pm

Sun Closed

Shift Details:

Part Time position averaging 25 - 29 hours per week (3-4 days per week including every Saturday).

The Role:

This is an opportunity for anyone who has a desire to build their future in veterinary medicine. We offer a relaxed fun collaborative mentoring team that shares a passion for upholding the highest standards of animal care and customer service. We encourage experienced veterinary technicians or anyone with a passion to learn and grow in this field to join.

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior Experience in Veterinary Medicine Preferred.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced
  environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
  proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to
perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and
let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other
basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.