Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
MV
My Vet Animal Hospital
Experienced Veterinary Assistant (non-credentialed technician) or Certified Veterinary Technician
Career Insights for Veterinary Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Illinois data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
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
Job Description
My Vet Animal Hospital is a private, independently owned neighborhood veterinary practice that believes in work/life balance and a commitment to gold
- standard patient care.
What we are looking for:
- Someone with the ability to work effectively and at a fast pace with a strong commitment to practicing the very best medicine possible!
- A vibrant communicator who can continue our mission of superior client and patient care
- A computer-savvy, detail-oriented person to take the extra step in caring for our clients and patients
MAJOR JOB DUTIES
- Analyze cytologies including urinalyses, CBC's, fecal floats, and skin scrapings
- Surgical monitoring
- Medication preparation, calculations, and administration
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Obtain diagnostic radiographs
- Proper animal restraint
- Vaccination preparation and protocol
- Cleaning, polishing, and charting teeth during dental prophylaxis
- Client education
- Assist in cleaning and maintenance of the hospital and all equipment What's in it for you:
- The opportunity to work in a hospital of Fear Free Certified Professionals committed to a FUN, clean, work environment, education, communication, and the best for our clients and patients
- A hospital equipped with state-of-the-art in-house laboratory equipment, Class IV Laser Therapy, digital radiography, and electronic medical records
- A management team who wants you to succeed and suggest improvements
- Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Company paid Life Insurance, profit sharing, pet health discount policy, as well as optional vision, short-term disability and accident coverage.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurancePay:
$23.00- $30.
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance License reimbursement Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Uniform allowance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you available to work until 8:30pm on Wednesday evenings? Are you available to work rotating Saturdays from 8am-2:30pm? Are you skilled in digital dental radiography and performing dental prophylaxis?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)