Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Mundelein, IL is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinary staff and ensure excellent patient care. The role requires effective communication, multitasking, and the ability to handle animals. Full-time benefits include health insurance and a generous CE allowance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Generous CE Allowance

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience required.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist veterinary medical staff.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the workspace.
• Administer oral medications and stock medical supplies.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Animal Handling

Job description

The Premier Veterinary Group is now hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding team in our BRAND NEW facility in Mundelein, IL!

Premier Veterinary Group by Ethos believes that all veterinarians, pets, and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief. We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor, and dignity toward our clients, colleagues, and each other.

This position is a precursor to the Veterinary Technician level. The primary responsibility of the Veterinary Assistant is to support and assist the veterinary medical staff. Provides exemplary patient and client service with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, basic record keeping, animal restraint and husbandry, administering oral medications, stocking medical supplies, and maintaining safety and cleanliness of the workspace.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Full-time
• Nights and weekends required
• Holidays included
• $16+ per hour, dependent on experience

About You:

You have a strong desire to learn and apply knowledge and skills to daily work. You can communicate effectively both written and verbally. You are reliable and follow through on all tasks/projects. You are able to work afternoons, nights, and weekends.

The ideal candidate:

• Has 1 year of related experience
• Understands and applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to the role
• Can multitask, prioritize, self-motivate, work well with others, and has a strong work ethic
• Can handle and restrain animals, sometimes fractious, weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted

Benefits of Working at Premier Veterinary Group:

Full-time benefits include health insurance (with an optional 100% employer-paid plan), dental, vision, disability, life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance with access to VetBloom – an online veterinary education library.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As a network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. Our team utilizes state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as per Colorado's laws. Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information.