Veterinary Assistant

Company: VCA
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

VCA Schaumburg Animal Hospital, in Schaumburg, IL, has opportunities available for you to join our incredible team! We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our expanding hospital!Who We Are:VCA Schaumburg is a full service, veterinary hospital offering preventative/routine medical care, emergency care, and hospitalization. In addition to our general Veterinary services, we offer advanced services such as cold laser therapy, ultrasound, orthopedic surgeries, and advanced soft tissue surgeries.Job Snapshot:Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that youve 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 staffEnsure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clientsEnsuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stockedRestrain animals during examinations or vaccinationsKeep accurate records and logsSterilize equipmentObserving patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staffRequirements:2+ years experience working in a Veterinary Clinic or enrolled in a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician Program.Benefits OfJoiningOur Family:Below are some of the many benefits of joining the team!Leadership opportunitiesCareer development programsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesFreementalwellness subscriptions (Head Space)Referral bonusesCompetitive wageMedical, dental & vision insuranceLife, long and short term disability insurancePaid parental leavePaid vacation and sick timePet care discount (40-100%)Schedule: Full-time opportunities with flexible scheduling.Location: 1614 West Wise Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60193Website: today! We look forward to speaking with 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. You can also copy the link below into a browser to apply through our internal career site:Info: VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purposeA BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.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).VCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, genetic characteristics, physical disability, mental disability, perceived disability, medical condition, age, family care status, veteran or military status, parental status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, or any other protected status as required by law. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. VCA will engage in the interactive process with disabled individuals who request reasonable accommodations in the workplace.VCA began in 1986 as a privately owned company with one animal hospital. Today, we are the largest family of animal care providers nationwide. Despite unprecedented growth, VCA has never abandoned its devotion to compassionate, comprehensive pet care. Take a look at our open positions throughout the U.S. and Canada! Were always looking for top notch talent to join the VCA family!SDL2017

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