Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary group located in Mundelein, IL, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their new facility. In this role, you will support the veterinary medical team while providing excellent patient and client care. Ideal candidates will have experience in veterinary medicine or relevant training, along with a strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Full-time benefits are offered, including health, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Benefits

Health insurance (100% employer paid optional)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Generous CE allowance

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine or completion of a veterinary assistant program.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist veterinary medical staff.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of workspace.
• Administer oral medications and manage basic record keeping.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary Assistant program

Job description

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

Premier Veterinary Group by Ethosbelieves 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 theVeterinary Assistantis to support and assistance to the veterinary medical staff. Provides exemplary patient and client service with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets. Responsibilities for this position would include but are not limited to basic record keeping, animal restraint and husbandry, administering oral medications, stocking of medical supplies, and maintaining safety and cleanliness of workspace.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Full-time
• Nights and weekends needed.
• Holidays will be included.
• $16+ per hour, dependent on experience

About You:

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

The best candidate for this position:

• Has 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine OR completion of a veterinary assistant program
• Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise
• Can multitask, prioritize, self-motivate, work well with others and have a strong work ethic
• Able to handle/restrain, sometimes fractious animals, weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted

Benefits of Working at Premier Veterinary Group

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

Ethos Veterinary Healthis at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com..

Ethos Veterinary Healthoffers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado,Ethos Veterinary Healthprovides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.