Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospital • Berwyn, IL

63d • $17 - $19

About The Position

VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital, located in Berwyn, IL, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to become part of our close-knit, patient care team! Our hospital has been serving the community for over 50 years. We are AAHA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our team is close-knit and very supportive and this feels like our second home. At VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Snapshot of the Role: Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Veterinary Assistant in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Providing support to the entire veterinary hospital staff Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations Keep accurate records and logs Sterilize equipment Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff Plus so much more! Schedule: Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling, 4 x 10 hour shifts.. Compensation: $ 17 - 19 / hr The starting range for Veterinary Assistants is based on skill set, knowledge, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Requirements

• 6+ months of experience as a Veterinary Assistant or currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician Program.
• Passion for delivering high-quality care and client service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Providing support to the entire veterinary hospital staff
• Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients
• Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked
• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
• Keep accurate records and logs
• Sterilize equipment
• Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff

Benefits

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more
• medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed