Veterinary Assistant - Fulton Market, Chicago
About The Position
We’re hiring a Veterinary Assistant for our growing animal hospital. As a Veterinary Assistant (technician), you will assist the doctor with medical procedures, while under their direct supervision. You will help create positive, lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with clients and their pets. The Lovet Pet Health Care family has grown to include 22 small animal, general practice hospitals in the Greater Phoenix Metro area since opening in 1984. They are bonded by a commitment to provide WOW service to clients and patients, and driven by core values of collaboration, courage, compassion, and creativity. Lovet employees embrace the opportunity to make a difference in their local communities. Lovet is part of TAG - The Aspen Group, which was built on the simple idea of bringing better healthcare to more people. TAG supports independent health care practices operating more than 1,300 locations in 45 states through its six consumer healthcare brands. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago.
Requirements
- Comfortable interacting with furry, fuzzy, feathered, and scaly friends with calm and compassion
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Be able to lift at least 40 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Be a certified veterinary technician
- Associate degree in veterinary assisting
Responsibilities
- Assist the doctor with medical procedures, while under their direct supervision
- Help create positive, lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with clients and their pets
- Provide written and verbal communication to client regarding their pet’s care including answering any questions they may have, helping to educate them on treatments, and gaining their consent for treatment plans
- Deliver WOW customer service to clients and their pet
- Manage medical records through practice management software
- Dispense medication
- Perform x-rays
- Perform blood draws
- Place catheters
- Obtain samples
- Provide treatments
- Run diagnostic equipment
- Administer vaccines
- Provide animal restraint when necessary
- Set-up, breakdown, cleaning, and maintaining of medical equipment
- Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule (4–10-hour shifts)
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year
- 7 paid holidays
- Industry-leading pet care discount
- Scrub/uniform allowance
- Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA
- Paid parental leave
- Hands on training and mentorship
- Personal and professional development and opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
