Veterinary Assistant at Arlington Park Veterinary Hospital

Practice

Arlington Park Veterinary Hospital is recognized as one of America's top veterinarians in consumer surveys of Chicago-area veterinary practices and has consistently been given top ratings. For the past four decades we have provided complete veterinary services to dogs and cats in the northwest suburbs and beyond.

More about the Role

The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Hours of operation :

Mon-Fri : 8 a.m - 12 p.m & 2 p.m - 6 p.m

Wed : 8 a.m - 1 p.m & 2 p.m - 5 p.m

Sat : 8 a.m - 1 p.m

Pay range : $17 - $20

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion : Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork : Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.
• Communicating : Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening : Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills : Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction : Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

Requirements / Qualifications

Benefits Offered

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $17.00 - USD $20.00 / Hr.