Veterinary Assistant Internal Medicine

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

Continuing education

Job summary

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is seeking an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant to support our Internists and care for hospitalized and outpatient patients. You will help with diagnostics, treatment prep, and documentation in a collaborative, compassionate environment.

The role requires 1+ year veterinary assistant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy setting while communicating effectively with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Compassionate and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments, procedures, and patient care.
• Safely restrain and handle patients.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for diagnostics and procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized and outpatient pets as directed.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas.
• Assist with medical records and documentation.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients.
• Support appointment coordination and record collection.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Attention to detail

multitask ability

Compassionate communication

Job description

Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant at VCA Aurora Animal Hospital Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10 hour weekday shifts.

About Internal Medicine at VCA Aurora Animal Hospital

Internal Medicine specialists are often considered the puzzle solvers of Veterinary Medicine. VCA Aurora’s Internal Medicine service is equipped to deal with whatever problem a patient brings—no matter how common or rare, or how simple or complex. Our Internal Medicine service diagnoses and treats the many serious diseases that can affect our patients' internal body systems. The responsibilities of our Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistants include supporting the Internists and contributing to a collaborative environment to deliver thorough patient care. Our support staff are a vital reason we can help patients feel better and why pet parents feel a little more at ease because their family members are being cared for with great medicine and warm hearts.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments, procedures, and patient care
• Safely restrain and handle patients
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for diagnostics and procedures
• Monitor hospitalized and outpatient pets as directed
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas
• Assist with medical records and documentation
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients
• Support appointment coordination and record collection

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Compassionate and professional communication

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Continuing education and internal development programs Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

Compensation

Compensation $17.00 – $23.00/hour Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

Location

Location: 2600 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.