Veterinary Assistant
Posted 11 days ago
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Veterinary Assistant
Harvester Veterinary Hospital of Burr Ridge is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.
- Continuing Education for our registered veterinary technicians.
Salary: $17-$22/hr. based on experience and skill set.
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-6 Saturdays 8-1
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- Must have 1+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Harvester Veterinary Hospital of Burr Ridge
Harvester Veterinary Hospital is proud to be part of the Burr Ridge and Chicago communities, helping pets and owners alike get the care, service, and support necessary to ensure that they can spend their lives together in happiness and good health. Our veterinary team is dedicated to serving the full range of medical needs for common pets, providing everything from routine examinations to potentially lifesaving surgical procedures - and everything in between
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Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is a trusted business partner to veterinarians. We co-own practices in partnership with veterinarians, and work relentlessly to grow and manage each practice, while retaining its unique identity and culture. VPP’s family of practices has enjoyed industry-leading growth and profitability improvements. Our team has deep experience in driving sustained, above-average revenue growth, cultivating exceptional practice staff, and overseeing back-office operations, including marketing, finance, accounting and human resources. Veterinarians partner with us because we enable them able to focus on delivering high-quality patient care and fostering lasting relationships with pet owners, while remaining owners in the practices they have committed a lifetime to building.
Key team members
Juliet Mothershed Plante
Matt Auron
Tom Blesso
Jennifer Rossi, MBA
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