Veterinary Assistant

Animal Hospital of Lake Villa; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Lake Villa is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a busy practice in Lake Villa, IL. The role involves training and mentorship as you contribute to exceptional pet care and client service.

After onboarding, you will assist veterinarians and staff with blood draws, vascular access, injections, nursing tasks, and surgical support. Candidates should be enthusiastic, energetic, and eager to learn in a supportive environment that emphasizes guidance and accountability at every

Qualifications

• Training is available for candidates with exemplary communication skills and a passion for learning to help care for pets.

Responsibilities

• Expertly draw blood
• Place IV catheters
• Administer IV and subcutaneous injections
• Deliver excellent patient nursing care
• Manage surgical prep, surgical, and post-surgical monitoring
• Provide superior client service, educating pet parents with a tailored approach
• Assist with laboratory procedures

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Are you a Veterinary Assistant in search of a position in a highly supportive environment with a positive culture? Would you love to be part of an organization that provides guidance, mentorship, and accountability at every level? If you answered 'yes' to both of those questions, we want you to apply for this opening!

A busy and successful Veterinary Practice in Lake Villa is in search of an enthusiastic and energetic Veterinary Assistant to join the team. If you have the following qualifications apply today!

Primary Responsibilities

Training is available for candidates who possess exemplary communication skills and are passionate about learning to help care for pets!

Veterinary Assistants play a vital role in supporting the Veterinarians and other staff Members who provide excellent patient care. After your training is complete, your primary responsibilities will be:

• Expertly draw blood
• Place IV catheters
• Administer IV and subcutaneous injections
• Deliver excellent patient nursing care
• Manage Surgical prep, surgical, and post-surgical monitoring
• Provide superior client service, educating pet parents with a tailored approach
• Assist with laboratory procedures