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VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Schaumburg, Illinois, us, 60159

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Location:

1614 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193

Join Our Amazing Team at

VCA Schaumburg Animal Hospital

Compensation : $ 16 - $ 21 / hr

Schedule

: FT days including Saturdays

Are you looking for a hospital where you feel valued and supported? Come be part of a team that prioritizes both patient care and employee engagement!

We're currently seeking a

Veterinary Assistant

to join our dedicated and compassionate team.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the

VCA Schaumburg Animal Hospital

:

Internal CE and development opportunities

Tuitionassistanceincluding Veterinary Technology Associates,Bachelorscompletion and more

Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety ofadditionalcoverage options

Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)

Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program

Access to Headspace app

Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance

Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services

Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Referral bonus opportunities

Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

Qualifications:

Previousexperience in a veterinary setting

A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments

High school diploma or equivalent required

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):

Assistveterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures

Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)

Restrain animals safely and compassionately

Prepare and clean exam rooms

Assistwith radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics

Maintainaccuratemedical records and support charting

Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits

Support surgery prep and recovery as needed

Helpmaintaina clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

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 (https://pipeline.phenompeople.com/%22http://vcacareers.com//%22)

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse 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