Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program)

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Marion, Illinois is seeking a Veterinary Assistant. Full-time and part-time positions are available, starting at $15/hr depending on experience. The role involves pet restraint, managing incoming patients, and communicating treatment plans with clients.

Candidates should possess a minimum of 1-year experience, the ability to properly restrain pets, and proficiency in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is preferred. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Competence in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Ability to restrain pets

Proficiency in sample collection

Job description

Here at Central Hospital for Animals, we are a team of client-focused doctors bringing over two hundred years of quality experience to the table. We are an AAHA-accredited practice that has provided high-quality service to southern Illinois for over forty-five years. Central Hospital for Animal specializes in dentistry, preventative care, reproductive medicine, and exotic pets. We host a full-service grooming salon where we provide anything from nail clipping to custom brush-outs and styling.

Our facility is stocked with the latest innovations in animal health so we can deliver full laboratory and pharmacy service in-house. Our parent hospital is the leading referral site for orthopedic and joint repair, along with more involved surgeries; this enables us to get our clients the help they need efficiently. Central Hospital for Animals performs everything with the goal of giving the pets of Marion happy, healthy lives!

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm
• Must be available to work some Saturdays 8am-12pm

Full-time and Part-time positions available

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring preferred but are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

We offer our staff:

Pay: Starting at $15/hr depending on experience

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.