Experienced Veterinary Assistant at VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. in Westmont, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Description:


VCA West Suburban Animal Hospital is looking to expand its team with an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!



Who We Are:

For more than 70 years, we have been providing the highest quality medical care with kindness and compassion for our patients as well as our clients. We are very proud of the medicine we practice and the quality of care we provide for all of our patients.


We are a full service medical facility offering general wellness, hospitalization, advanced surgical services including orthopedics, laparoscopy, dentistry, surgical laser, ultrasound, cold laser therapy, stem cell therapy as well as Exotic and Avian care.



Job Snapshot:
Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support to the entire veterinary hospital staff
  
• Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients
  
• Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked
  

• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
  
• Keep accurate records and logs
  
• Sterilize equipment
  
• Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff
  

Schedule: Full-time opportunities available with flexible scheduling.



Benefits OfJoiningOur Family:


Below are some of the manybenefitsof joining the team!

• Leadership opportunities
  

• Career development programs
  
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
  
• CE allowance
  
• 
  Tuition support and sponsorshipsin becoming a CVT
  
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
  

• 
  Freementalwellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)
  
• Referral bonuses
  
• 
  Competitive wage
  
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
  
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
  

• 
  Paid parental leave
  
• 
  Paid vacation and sick time
  

Requirements:


2+ years experience as a Veterinary Assistant or enrolled in a Veterinary Technician Program.



Website: https://vcahospitals.com/west-suburban



Location: 518 N Warwick Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559



It's time to apply


Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!


At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled. Apply Now