Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
Archer Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians skilled technicians and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic reliable and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our team expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deservemedical dental vision and retirement.
- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family too.
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1000 when you refer a new team member to one ofour 180 partner hospitals across the country.
Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a full-time position. Our hospital is open MondayFriday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.2:00 p.m. The schedule is flexible and negotiable; however availability for at least every other Saturday is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations treatments and surgeries.
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests such as collecting blood urine and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed bathe and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets care treatment plans and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
- Greet clients and their pets complete the appointment sign-in process confirm appointment details and escort clients to exam rooms.
- Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting handle payments process credit/debit cards and schedule future appointments.
- Answer client calls for appointments hospital inquiries medication refills and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Archer Veterinary Clinic
Archer Veterinary Clinic has been providing trusted high-quality pet care to the Lemont IL community since 1975. Our dedicated team of doctors and staff offer a full range of servicesfrom preventative care to advanced surgical proceduressupported by a fully equipped modern facility. We are passionate about strengthening the humananimal bond through exceptional medicine client education and compassionate care helping pets live long healthy and happy lives.
Employment Type
Hourly
