Veterinary Support Specialist
About The Position
West Loop Veterinary Care-Streeterville is seeking a full-time Veterinary Support Specialist for its state-of-the-art, AAHA-accredited facility in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. The facility has Fear Free Certified professionals and a collaborative team, and offers top-of-the-line equipment and opportunities for professional growth. The purpose of the position is to keep the clinic clean, prepared, clutter-free, and safe. The role provides compassionate care to hospitalized animals, supports facility and equipment maintenance, assists with patient movement and surgical preparation, and follows safety procedures. The position pays $18.00–$20.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Ability to be aware of, learn about, understand, and engage in veterinary-care safety practices.
- Must follow fire and safety procedures, bloodborne pathogen standards, and hazard communication standards; the role may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, potentially infectious materials, chemicals, and other hazardous conditions.
- Ability to demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in client interactions.
- Ability to handle and restrain cats, dogs, and other species used at the facility.
- Ability to work safely in close proximity to cats, dogs, and other species used at the facility.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 or more pounds on occasion.
- Working knowledge of the biology, physiology, and behavioral characteristics of the animal species cared for at the facility, including cats and dogs.
- Working knowledge of personal protective methods and devices.
Responsibilities
- Provide hospitalized animals with clean, dry bedding and communicate issues or concerning observations.
- Keep the clinic clean, prepared, stocked, and safe.
- Maintain the building façade, sidewalks, vestibules, and potted plants.
- Assist with moving patients throughout the hospital while following animal-handling safety guidelines.
- Assist with cleaning and maintaining exam rooms and the pharmacy area as needed.
- Pack and maintain “New Puppy” and “New Kitten” bags as needed.
- Sterilize and package surgical instruments, and clean and prepare surgical and dental suites.
- Clean, stock, and straighten treatment and surgical areas; assist with reception-area and exam-room cleaning as needed.
- Clean kitchen, basement, bathroom, and office areas, and work toward completing daily and weekly/monthly cleaning lists.
- Clean and maintain medical equipment as required and keep up with laundry throughout the day.
- Follow OSHA guidelines for safety and handling hazardous materials.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Pet care discounts
- 401(k) with a true match up to 4%
- Paid parental leave after two years of service
- VSOP® grants at no cost to full-time hospital team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
