Overview:
Companion Animal Hospital River North is seeking a
Full-Time Vet Assistant to join our team!
Location:
749 N Clark St Chicago, Illinois 60654 United States This is a great opportunity for a Vet Technician Student to add clinical & hands-on training to their resume!
Be a part of a clinic offering intern & student opportunities to advance your career!
Clinic Hours: Monday- Friday
7am - 6pm
Saturday
8am - 6pm
Sunday
CLOSED
Compensation:
$18-25/hr Our Clinic: In addition to recently adding an Imagyst to our team, we offer orthopedics, advanced soft tissue surgery, Laser therapy, VOM/Vetrostim therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, Stem Cell, ultrasound.
We are equipped for exotics, but do not currently have a DVM treating exotic species at this time.
We also have grooming, doggy daycare, and cat boarding facilities on premises.
Our technicians are relied upon for their technician skills!
We love our technicians to draw blood, run in house lab tests, administer treatments to our patients, educate our clients, set up and run anesthesia, perform dental scaling/polishing, dental radiographs etc!
Benefits we offer: Customized learning and development opportunities! FSA and HSA options available 401K starting on day 1- Company 4% match Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for you & your family Additional Insurances Available: Life Insurance AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accidental Insurance Discounts for your pets Annual scrub allowance Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program
Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue, per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you.
24 hour access.
Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support.
Easy access to legal/financial experts and information.
Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions,
Build coping skills to manage lifes challenges and gain control of your life.
Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics.
Employees can take advantage of services like our Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center, and Mindfulness resources.
Responsibilities:
How you'll make an impact: Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
Participate in any special cleaning duties.
Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
Maintain excellent client communication.
Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. The employee must also be confident around pets.
We put people first and never compromise on our values.
Apply today for immediate consideration!
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.