Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists- Hoffman Estates; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Hoffman Estates is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care for pets. The role involves supporting veterinarians, maintaining medical records, and ensuring a positive client experience. With a commitment to animal welfare, the clinic offers a friendly work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance

401k w/ Match

80 hours PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Paid 'purr'ental leave

Incredible pet care benefits

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant experience required.
• One year or more of experience in a veterinary hospital preferred.
• Ability to multitask and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Assist in maintaining comprehensive medical records.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns.

Skills

Communication

Client Service

Multitasking

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists

Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. AtThrive Pet Healthcare Specialists- Hoffman Estates, 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.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we pride ourselves on offering a comfortable, friendly, and respectful work environment. We operate in parallel with our core values and hold each other accountable. We celebrate birthdays, milestones, and major life accomplishments!

Provide your best care with more bridges and fewer barriers.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Veterinary Assistant experience required
• One year or more of experience in a veterinary hospital-surgery experience preferred
• Be professional and courteous
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• This position requires a love of animals and the ability to warmly welcome and compassionately care for a wide variety of pets
• Availability including on call shifts, weekends, and holidays

We offer an incredible benefits package:

• Competitive Compensation-$20-24/hr
• Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance
• 401k w/ Match
• 80 hours PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid "purr"ental leave - time to bond when you adopt a pet
• Incredible pet care benefits
• and so much more!

If you are passionate about pets and providing exemplarycustomer service,we want you to join our team!

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!