Veterinary Assistant at Arlington Park Veterinary Hospital

PetCheck Urgent Care; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you'll assist veterinarians with patient care, including monitoring hospitalized pets and preparing them for surgery. Your skills in dental procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and client education will be invaluable. This position offers a supportive environment where teamwork and communication thrive, ensuring the highest quality of care for pets. With flexible work schedules and a range of benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in the veterinary field.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams and surgeries.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Dental prophy & anesthesia monitoring

Capturing dental radiographs

Intubation

Extubation

IVC placement

Venipuncture

Basic math skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Practice

Arlington Park Veterinary Hospital is recognized as one of America’s top veterinarians in consumer surveys of Chicago-area veterinary practices and has consistently been given top ratings. For the past four decades we have provided completeveterinary servicesto dogs and cats in the northwest suburbs and beyond.

More about the Role

The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. Preferred skills: dental prophy & anesthesia monitoring, capturing dental radiographs, intubation, extubation, IVC placement, & venipuncture

Hours of operation: Mon–Fri: 8 a.m – 12 p.m & 2 p.m – 6 p.mWed: 8 a.m – 1 p.m & 2 p.m – 5 p.mSat: 8 a.m – 1 p.m

Pay: $19 - $22 DOE

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $19.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.