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Cary Grove Animal Hospital in Cary, ILCary Grove Animal Hospital ihas an immediate opening for a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant. We are a 3-doctor veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to our animal patients and exceptional service to their owners. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about animals and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
Veterinary Assistants are expected to have excellent communication skills, be reliable, efficient, maintain a professional appearance, and work in a team setting.
Wage range will depend on skill set and experience. Licensed veterinary technicians also encouraged to apply. The position we are looking to fill is for helping with outpatient services.
Our hospital is well equipped with digital medical records, full in-house lab, digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, ultrasound, advanced surgical monitoring, TonoVet, Class 4 therapy laser, and more.
What Youll DoClient interaction is a major part of this role, including:
Running appointments and obtaining accurate patient historiesClient education on vaccines, preventatives, and wellness careReviewing treatment plans and estimatesDischarging patients and reviewing medicationsFollow-up calls and client communicationVenipuncture and sample collectionAdministering SQ injections and fluidsRadiograph positioningLab sample preparation (fecal, urine, cytology)Cleaning and maintaining hospital areasWhat Were Looking ForAt least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience in a veterinary hospitalA strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environmentComfortable with animal restraint and handlingBasic knowledge of vaccines and common medicationsA dependable and adaptable team player who brings energy and positivity to workExperience with EMR/veterinary softwareKnowledge of common diseases and treatmentBenefits & Perks Competitive compensation based on experienceMental health support with 24/7 accessAnnual scrub allowanceFree RACE-approved CE platform (including VA and tech-specific content)Incentive programs recognizing team contributions to great carePersonal pet care discounts at all CVP locations + pet insurance discounts Come join a progressive, growing, updated animal hospital that will allow you to utilize your skills to the fullest and grow in a fun work environment. We have a well established team and value work-life balance.
You may learn more about our practice at www.carygroveanimalhospital.com.
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Veterinary Assistant
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A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$33,749 / year median in Illinois
+27% projected growth
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CARY GROVE ANIMAL
HOSPITALPart Time Veterinary Assistant - Average 10-20 hours/per week.Cary Grove Animal Hospital in Cary, ILCary Grove Animal Hospital ihas an immediate opening for a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant. We are a 3-doctor veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to our animal patients and exceptional service to their owners. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about animals and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
Veterinary Assistants are expected to have excellent communication skills, be reliable, efficient, maintain a professional appearance, and work in a team setting.
Wage range will depend on skill set and experience. Licensed veterinary technicians also encouraged to apply. The position we are looking to fill is for helping with outpatient services.
Our hospital is well equipped with digital medical records, full in-house lab, digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, ultrasound, advanced surgical monitoring, TonoVet, Class 4 therapy laser, and more.
What Youll DoClient interaction is a major part of this role, including:
Running appointments and obtaining accurate patient historiesClient education on vaccines, preventatives, and wellness careReviewing treatment plans and estimatesDischarging patients and reviewing medicationsFollow-up calls and client communicationVenipuncture and sample collectionAdministering SQ injections and fluidsRadiograph positioningLab sample preparation (fecal, urine, cytology)Cleaning and maintaining hospital areasWhat Were Looking ForAt least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience in a veterinary hospitalA strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environmentComfortable with animal restraint and handlingBasic knowledge of vaccines and common medicationsA dependable and adaptable team player who brings energy and positivity to workExperience with EMR/veterinary softwareKnowledge of common diseases and treatmentBenefits & Perks Competitive compensation based on experienceMental health support with 24/7 accessAnnual scrub allowanceFree RACE-approved CE platform (including VA and tech-specific content)Incentive programs recognizing team contributions to great carePersonal pet care discounts at all CVP locations + pet insurance discounts Come join a progressive, growing, updated animal hospital that will allow you to utilize your skills to the fullest and grow in a fun work environment. We have a well established team and value work-life balance.
You may learn more about our practice at www.carygroveanimalhospital.com.