Veterinary Assistant

Description

Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Family Pet Animal Hospital

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Who we are
Family Pet Animal Hospital, a five-doctor, AAHA-accredited, Cat-Friendly certified, small animal practice in Chicago's lively Lincoln Park neighborhood, we have provided professional, compassionate and personalized medical care to the pets in our community for over 30 years.

We are looking for a dynamic Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to complete out TEAM!

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain welcoming, clean, and sanitary hospital conditions. Cleaning duties include, but are not limited to, cages, runs, floors, counters, laundry, dishes, equipment, hospital grounds (outdoor), and garbage management;
• Provide general patient care – feeding, walking, keeping cages/runs clean and comfortable;
• Perform physical assessments, record observations properly in the practice management software, and alert the veterinarian(s) if a patient’s condition changes;
• Restrain patients for various medical procedures;
• Perform routine procedures including, but not limited to, administering vaccinations, nail trims, anal gland expression, and ear cleaning;
• Collect and process specimens for laboratory procedures;
• Take radiographs;
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment;
• Calculate and administer medications and fluids;
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters;
• Perform dental prophylaxis;
• Perform anesthetic induction and maintenance and surgical assistance;
• Discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s instructions, ensuring that patients are well-groomed and in a medically appropriate state;
• Educate clients regarding services, medication, treatment, general care, follow-up, and home care instructions;
• Educate and train other technicians and team members;
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), CVT eligible, CVT student, experienced veterinary assistants encouraged to apply
• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital setting is required

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - Thrive U
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• ​​​​​​​Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Compensation: $21-24/hr
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
•   Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​
•   Pet Perks  including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized  backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
•   Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
•  401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and  development support through our library of  free CE courses and paid time off to complete

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.