Practice:
Arlington Park Veterinary Hospital is recognized as one of America’s top veterinarians in consumer surveys of Chicago-area veterinary practices and has consistently been given top ratings by national consumer research groups.
For the past four decades, the veterinarians and staff at Arlington Park Veterinary Hospital have provided complete veterinary services to dogs and cats in the northwest suburbs and beyond.
We provide medical, diagnostic, and surgical care for companion animals.
Position Purpose:
The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.
Credentialed Technician Competencies:
- Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while making teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable regardless of the situation. Responding quickly and calmly to crises while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
- Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and patient owners, picking up the needs based on prior experiences.
- Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, and patient instructions while managing multiple patients and clients.
- Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery as needed.
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
- Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing.
- Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
- Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
- Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
- Clean and straighten exam rooms and treatment areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
- Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions with clients and patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members regarding client discussions and patient plans.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Ability to work on weekends as required.
- Previous veterinary experience preferred.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
- Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.
Benefits Offered:
- Paid time off.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement benefits or accounts.
- Bonus incentive.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Career and professional development.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Referral Program.
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part-time employment status according to company policy.
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