Overview
Company Description
Central Hospital for Animals is a full-service wellness clinic in Carbondale, Illinois. Our experienced and compassionate team specializes in wellness care, dentistry, and routine surgeries for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Our modern facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, enabling us to perform laboratory work on-site. We utilize evidence-based medicine and offer pet owners every resource at our disposal to allow them to make educated decisions post-visit. Central Hospital for Animals hosts a full-service grooming salon where we provide anything from nail clipping to custom brush-outs and styling.
Carbondale is a suburban city surrounded by natural beauty. The area is home to national forests, rivers, golf courses, parks, and cycling trails. After a day spent outdoors, relax, and enjoy the local restaurants and nightlife downtown. Southern Carbondale and the Shawnee National Forest are home to fertile vineyards and wineries. Carbondale is a car ride away from weekend destinations Nashville and St. Louis. Enjoy a healthy work/life balance, close-knit community, and convenient travel options! Once you visit Carbondale, you’ll find plenty of reasons to stay.
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Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
We’re looking for:
An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
Must be able to properly restrain pets.
Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
We offer our staff:
Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
