Veterinary Support Specialist

Suveto; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with a true match up to 4%

VSOP grants

Stock ownership plan

Job summary

West Loop Veterinary Care-Streeterville, an AAHA-accredited facility in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood, is hiring a full-time Veterinary Support Specialist. The role focuses on keeping the clinic clean, prepared, and safe while supporting compassionate care for hospitalized animals.

Competitive hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00, with a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, holidays, and insurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to be aware of safety practices related to veterinary care.
• Warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients.
• Ability to handle and restrain all species of animals used in the facility, which include cats and dogs.
• Ability to lift and move objects of 50 lbs or more on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to animals by ensuring clean, dry bedding and communicating observations.
• Keep the clinic clean, prepped and safe at all times.
• Maintain building exterior and lobby area tidy, water plants and remove debris.
• Assist with moving patients in the hospital and follow safety guidelines.
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of exam rooms and pharmacy area.
• Prepare New Puppy and New Kitten bags as needed.
• Sterilize and package surgical instruments and prepare surgical/dental suites.
• Maintain treatment and surgical areas, and clean common areas and equipment.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines for hazardous materials.

Skills

Warmth and professionalism

Safety awareness

Animal handling

Job description

West Loop Veterinary Care-Streeterville is a state-of-the-art, AAHA-accredited facility with Fear Free Certified professionals in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. Our compassionate team is dedicated to building strong relationships and delivering exceptional care to pets and their families. We foster a positive environment with a collaborative team that includes Hospital Attendants, Patient Care Coordinators, Veterinary Assistants, and Technicians.

At our brand-new facility, you will benefit from top-of-the-line equipment and have immense opportunities to grow professionally!

West Loop Veterinary - Streeterville seeks a full-time Veterinary Support Specialist to join our team.

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to keep the clinic clean, prepped , clutter-free, and safe .

This is a full-time position; $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate care to al l animals hospitalized at West Loop Streeterville by ensuring clean, dry bedding for each patient in our care and communicating any issues or potentially concerning observations that arise.
• Ensure the clinic is clean, prepped/stocked , and safe at all times.
• Maintain the façade of the building, ensure tidiness of the sidewalk and vestibules, and provide proper watering and debris removal of potted plants.
• Assist with moving patients throughout the hospital. While following established hospital safety guidelines regarding animal handling.
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of exam rooms and pharmacy area as needed.
• Assist with having “New Puppy” and “New Kitten” bags packed and available as needed.
• Sterilize and package surgical instruments and clean and prepare surgical and dental suites.
• Facility Maintenance : Clean, stock and straighten treatment and surgical areas, and Assist with cleaning the reception area and exam rooms if needed. Clean kitchen, basement, bathroom and office areas. Work towards completion of both the daily and weekly/monthly cleaning lists. Clean and maintain all medical equipment as required. Keep up on laundry duties throughout the day.
• Safety : Follow OSHA guidelines concerning safety and handling of hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Ability to be aware of, learn about, comprehend and engage in safety practices related to veterinary care. This position carries the potential for employee exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials, chemicals and other hazardous conditions that may pose a potential health risk. Each employee is trained and is expected to observe all fire and safety procedures, blood born pathogen and hazard communication standards.
• Ability to demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients.
• Ability to handle and restrain all species of animals used in the facility, which include cats and dogs.
• Ability to work safely in close proximity with all species of animals used in the facility , which include cats and dogs.
• Ability to lift and move objects of 50 or more lbs. on occasion.
• Working knowledge of biology, physiology and behavioral characteristics of each species of animal cared for at the facility, which includes cats and dogs.
• Working knowledge of personnel protective methods and devices.

Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, voluntary benefits, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%, paid parental leave after two years of service. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members.VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

West Loop Veterinary Care, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.