Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Lincolnshire Animal Hospital is a private practice that prides itself on employee engagement, a collaborative environment where everyone works hard for our patients and their coworkers. We have full time positions available for a Veterinary Assistant.

Our seven-doctor independent practice relies heavily on the talents of our staff. You will be asked to employ your full capabilities and expected to be proactive, able to think on your feet and most of all enjoy working in a team environment. Competitive salary, generous paid CE, health insurance and 401K matching with profit sharing are among just a few components of an incredible compensation package.

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to work directly with our doctors in a fun, interactive environment then we would love to hear from you.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Veterinary assistants are responsible for assisting doctors throughout the day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise doctor when clients have arrived and ensure exam room is ready
• Greeting client & preparing them for appt. (access building, weighing pet, entry into exam room, and getting medical history)
• Support doctor in exam with patients and responsible for assisting technicians with any treatments needed
• Prepare vaccinations for doctor appointments
• Adequately hold fractious and aggressive animals in a manner that prevents injury to staff, client and patient
• Filling veterinary medications
• Any client communications directed by doctors and/or veterinary technicians including medical records
• Provides compassion and empathy to our clients and patients
• Basic laundry & kennel maintenance
• Follow a daily schedule for cleaning, sanitizing and stocking exam rooms

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain pleasant and cooperative relationships with other employees and clients
• Genuinely enjoy working with animals even when they are ill or in pain
• Lift and carry cats and dogs weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Walk, bend or stand for extended periods of time

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Health Care & Paid Maternity Leave
• Pet Healthcare (Discount)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) vacation pay
• 401K & matching contribution

AGE REQUIREMENT

Minimum 18 years old

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1 yr. Veterinary Assistant and/or kennel preferred

Filling veterinary medications preferred

JOB TYPE

Full-time, MUST work two Saturdays a month

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person