Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty & Emergency; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential care to pets in need, assisting veterinarians in a dynamic and supportive environment. With a focus on quality care and a commitment to work-life balance, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced setting. Join a community that values your contributions and fosters professional growth through ongoing education and development opportunities. If you are passionate about animal care and looking to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks

Backup care support

Mental health benefits

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Scholarship opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in veterinary assistance with strong communication skills.
• Experience with IV catheter placement and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians in providing quality veterinary care.
• Assist in maintaining medical records and client communication.
• Guide and mentor fellow team members.

Skills

Triage

Veterinary Assistance

IV catheter placement

Blood work

Anesthesia monitoring

Communication skills

Multi-tasking under pressure

Education

Veterinary Assistant certification

Job description

Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER - Veterinary Assistant

Elk Grove Village, IL

Full-time - Day shift - 3-day work week, including one weekend shift

Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER (EGVSE) is looking for an Emergency Vet Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty & Emergency, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At EGVSE, we take pride in offering compassionate, high-quality emergency and critical care, as well as emergency surgical procedures, to the Chicagoland area 24 hours a day. We foster an emotionally intelligent work environment and are committed to supporting a positive work-life balance.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Elk Grove is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our patients in need. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing diagnostics, to support services including admitting for hospitalized treatments and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and treatment plans.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Proficient in Triage.
• Highly Skilled Veterinary Assistant.
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections.
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment.
• Team player.
• Eager to learn and self-motivated.
• Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU.
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement for both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program.
• And so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $18 - $25/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

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