Veterinary Assistant - Patient Care & Hospital Support

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking a veterinary assistant to be the frontline support for the whole team and to help deliver compassionate client and patient care. This role requires calm handling of stressed or ill animals and teamwork with veterinarians and technicians.

You will assist with patient care and treatment, monitor hospitalized pets, aid in postoperative care, maintain inventory, restrain animals during procedures, assist with radiographs and exams, sterilize instruments, and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands: lifting up to 40 lbs and restraining animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgical care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Answer phones and help clients with their pets.

Skills

Self-starter

Multitasking

Team player

Comfort with distressed animals

Job description

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking a veterinary assistant to be the frontline support for the whole team and to help deliver compassionate client and patient care. This role requires calm handling of stressed or ill animals and teamwork with veterinarians and technicians.

You will assist with patient care and treatment, monitor hospitalized pets, aid in postoperative care, maintain inventory, restrain animals during procedures, assist with radiographs and exams, sterilize instruments, and