Veterinary Assistant

AECOM; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant in Joliet, Illinois. This role involves collaborating closely with veterinarians and technicians to provide exceptional pet care, educate clients, and perform various responsibilities that ensure a smooth operation within the veterinary environment. Candidates should have a strong background in animal care and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary or animal care setting preferred.
• Ability to perform various veterinary procedures under guidance.
• Knowledge of animal care and wellness plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with procedures and patient care.
• Maintain medical charts and educate clients about pet health.
• Utilize safe restraining techniques and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Technical veterinary skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certification as a Veterinary Assistant

Job description

Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.

Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician’s productivity. Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.

Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.

Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.

Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.

Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.

Assist with surgery as applicable.

Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.

Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.

Other job duties as assigned.