Veterinary Assistant

Beaumont Animal Clinic has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

To uphold our positive hospital culture and ensure new hires mesh nicely with our close-knit team, we’re looking for individuals who have a strong work ethic and positive personality.

This is a full-time role comprised of 4-10s/5-8s and rotating weekend coverage.

We’re looking for:

• A passion for helping animals
• Team players with exceptional communication and multi-tasking abilities
• Detail-oriented individuals with great organizational skills
• Personable and professional individuals who enjoy connecting with clients as well as the team
• Individuals who take the initiative and are willing to lend a helping hand
• Eager to learn about the veterinary field (terminology, procedures, medical conditions, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Client communication and education
• Assisting with surgery, dentistry, and appointments
• Anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Patient handling and restraint (cats, dogs, pocket pets)
• Vaccine and medication administration
• Blood draws and IVC placement
• Pharmacy duties, lab work, and drug calculations
• Microscopic evaluation
• Outpatient procedures
• Assisting with phones and front desk duties
• Monitoring hospital flow and daily assignments

Full-time Benefits:

• Bonus Package: $500 (for VAs with 3 consecutive years of experience)
• Competitive pay: $15 - $17/hour (based on experience)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k options
• Life insurance and disability
• Pet discounts
• Uniform allowance
• PTO
• Career growth potential
• And more!

An inside look at Beaumont Animal Clinic:

We strive to be a comprehensive care facility and Dr. Kurt Beaumont (and his father and uncle before him!) has spent many years cultivating relationships in our community. We exclusively see small animals and our services are designed to promote preventative care and early detection/treatment. Our practice is well-equipped, and our schedule is primarily composed of wellness checks, surgery, and dentistry. In addition, we provide pet lodging, diagnostic and therapeutic services, ECG, dietary consultations, and more. We have multiple CVTs between our 3 hospitals who are happily utilized, and we are proud to have many long-term members on our team.

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Urbana, IL 61802 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Urbana, IL 61802: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person