Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Companion Animal Hospital Vernon Hills is seeking a

Veterinary Assistant

to join our team!

Companion Vernon Hills is excited to welcome its next family member!

Our team is passionate about animals and practicing high quality medicine.

We are AAHA Accredited, Cat Friendly certified, and we are almost an official Fear Free certified practice. We see a good number of exotics including birds, reptiles and pocket pets.

We have a servant leadership style and are excited to grow our individual team members with our mentorship atmosphere and leadership program, as well as our technician program.

Our newly renovated spacious beautiful hospital is located between Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire. Our team is excited to expand and are looking for a positive passionate individual with a growth mindset and drive to learn and grow with us! We truly treat our patients like our own and our clients love us, so stop by for a visit and feel the full welcoming presence of your potential future career!

Compensation : $18-22 / hr

$18-22 / hr

Increases with Experience!

$250 Sign-On Bonus

Locati on : 1101 S Milwaukee Ave

1101 S Milwaukee Ave

Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061

United States

Clinic Hours : Mon-Thur

Mon-Thur

8am-6pm

8am-5pm

8am-2pm

Closed

The Role :

This is an opportunity for anyone who has a desire to build their future in veterinary medicine. We offer a relaxed fun collaborative mentoring team that shares a passion for upholding the highest standards of animal care and customer service.

We encourage experienced veterinary technicians or anyone with a passion to learn and grow in this field to join.

Be a part of a clinic offering intern & student opportunities to advance your career!

Benefits we offer :

• Customized learning and development opportunities!
• FSA and HSA options available
• 401K starting on day 1- Company 4% match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for you & your family
• Additional Insurances Available :
• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance
• Discounts for your pets
• Annual scrub allowance

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue, per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you.

24 hour access.

Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more.

Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus.

Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support.

Easy access to legal / financial experts and information.

Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions.

Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life.

Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics.

Employees can take advantage of services like our Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center, and Mindfulness resources.

Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Must have a strong desire to learn and grow in the veterinary industry
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently .
• Proficiency and / or commitment to training for a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

Qualifications

How you'll make an impact :

• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Assist the doctor in appointments and procedures, upholding the highest quality veterinary care.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.