What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at VCA?
VCA Cairo Animal Hospital, in Highland Park, IL, has opportunities available for you to join our incredible team! We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our hospital!
Our Story:
VCA Cairo Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Highland Park, Illinois. Our professional and courteous staff seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, hospital and dental care for our highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, senior wellness care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. VCA Cairo Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Highland Park as well as the surrounding areas.
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
Plus so much more!
Schedule: Full-time opportunities available with flexible scheduling. Not looking for full-time, 40 hours? No problem at all!
Benefits Of Joining Our Family:
Below are some of the many benefits of joining the team!
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
CE allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships in becoming a CVT
Vet Tech license reimbursement
Free mental wellness 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 working in a Veterinary Clinic or enrolled in a Veterinary Technician Program.
Location: 1170 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL 60035
It's time to apply
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
Salary : $33,000 - $41,800
