Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Training & Team Support

Rochelle Veterinary Hospital; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k retirement options

Discounted veterinary care for your or

Job summary

Rochelle Veterinary Hospital, a small animal clinic in Rochelle, IL, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant. Join a team that values open communication, mutual trust, and teamwork in daily operations, with an ideal schedule of M-Th 7:30a-5p and a pay range of $15-20 per hour.

You will assist the medical team with hands-on care, support the team to ensure smooth workflows, and help create a positive client experience while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Calm and efficient in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to handle pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic veterinary skills from lab, pharmacy, nursing and radiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care and assist the medical team with hands-on care.
• Be the backbone of the clinic by anticipating veterinarians' and technicians' needs.
• Create a positive client experience through scheduling, payments, and communications.
• Maintain a safe, clean hospital environment and perform equipment upkeep.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Strong communication

Basic veterinary skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radiology basics

Job description

Rochelle Veterinary Hospital, a small animal clinic in Rochelle, IL, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant. Join a team that values open communication, mutual trust, and teamwork in daily operations, with an ideal schedule of M-Th 7:30a-5p and a pay range of $15-20 per hour.

You will assist the medical team with hands-on care, support the team to ensure smooth workflows, and help create a positive client experience while maintaining a clean, safe environment.