Specialty Veterinary Assistant

Specialty Veterinary Assistant

The Premier Veterinary Group in Chicago, IL is hiring a full-time Specialty Veterinary Assistant to support our outstanding Surgery and Neurology teams!

Schedule and Compensation:

• Four 9 hour weekday shifts
• No weekends!
• $19-21/hr, dependent on experience

Benefits of Working at PVG Chicago:

Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance. We have a Veterinary Social Worker on staff for employees and clients as needed.

Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities:

• Perform basic animal restraint and provide basic animal husbandry
• Possess a working knowledge of hygiene between patients
• Knowledge of basic record keeping procedures
• Trim nails and remove sutures and staples
• Recognize the need for help and contact the appropriate staff member
• Properly use the 24-hour treatment sheet and treatment board by observing, monitoring and documenting patients for safety, health and behavioral problems
• Ensure proper stocking of medical supplies and janitorial needs
• Demonstrates an ability and awareness to keep hospital areas clean and neat, maintain a safe and clean work environment including but not limited to the cleanliness of laundry, floors and cages
• Assisting doctors during patient appointments, providing outstanding client communication and education.
• Performing sterile scrub and assist doctors throughout surgical procedures. - understanding sterile technique and prep, maintaining sterile techniques, pack and prep
• Required to maintain client and patient confidentiality
• Meet or exceed performance standards for work quality and productivity
• Meet or exceed expectations for attendance and punctuality

About You:

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a must.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required.
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and a commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community is required.
• Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Veterinary experience is a plus but we will train the right person!

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.