VCA Ark Animal Hospital looking to add a Veterinary Assistant to our team!

VCA Ark has been part of the Avondale, Chicago community since 2003. We are an expanding 4-doctor practice. Our hospital has been AAHA certified since 2007 and practices low-stress and fear-free techniques. We offer routine services from wellness care to surgical and dental procedures. We also offer more advanced procedures such as an on-call surgeon for orthopedics and cold laser therapy.

VCA Ark has a recently renovated facility and state-of-the-art equipment including ultrasound, digital x-ray, and brand new lab equipment. We have digital radiography and a surgical laser; as well as up-to-date technology for easy patient check-ins.

We have a large back yard for lunches and staff meetings, and a fully equipped staff break room. The hospital is located in a quiet neighborhood, has quick access to public transportation (Blue line, I-90, and train station), and is within walking distance of several popular restaurants and breweries.

Job Snapshot:

We want you to use the knowledge that you’ve 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 staff

• Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients

• Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked

• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations

• Keep accurate records and logs

• Sterilize equipment

• Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff

• Assist CVTs and DVMs with patients

Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling.

Compensation : $19 - 21/hr, Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.

Benefits of Joining VCA Ark:

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Leadership opportunities

• Career development programs

• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)

• Competitive wage

• sick time

• 401(k)

• Pet care discount

If you are looking for to join an energetic and engaging team where you can learn new skills then VCA Ark is the place for you! Apply now! We look forward to getting to know 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.

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)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com