Overview
Lincolnshire Animal Hospital is a private practice that prides itself on employee engagement, a collaborative environment where everyone works hard for our patients and their coworkers. We have a full-time position available for a veterinary assistant.
Our seven-doctor independent practice relies heavily on the talents of our staff. You will be asked to employ your full capabilities and expected to be proactive, able to think on your feet and most of all enjoy working in a team environment. Competitive salary, generous paid CE, health insurance and 401K matching with profit sharing are among just a few components of an incredible compensation package.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Veterinary assistants are responsible for assisting doctors throughout the day.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow a daily schedule for cleaning, sanitizing and stocking exam rooms
- Greeting client & preparing them for appt. Access building, weighing pet, entry into exam room, and getting medical history
- Support doctor in exam with patients and responsible for assisting technicians with any treatments needed (nail trims, anal glands, etc.)
- Prepare vaccinations for doctor appointments
- Adequately hold fractious and aggressive animals in a manner that prevents injury to staff, client and patient
- Filling veterinary medications
- Any client communications directed by doctors and/or veterinary technicians including medical records
- Provides compassion and empathy to our clients and patients
- Basic laundry & kennel maintenance
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Maintain pleasant and cooperative relationships with other employees and clients
- Genuinely enjoy working with animals even when they are ill or in pain
- Lift and carry cats and dogs weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Walk, bend or stand for extended periods of time
FULL TIME BENEFITS
Health Care & Paid Maternity Leave
Pet Healthcare (Discount)
Paid Time Off (PTO) vacation pay
401K & matching contribution
If you’re an experienced veterinary assistant looking to work in a fun, interactive environment then we would love to hear from you.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Support doctor in exam with patients and responsible for assisting technicians with any treatments needed
Prepare vaccinations for doctor appointments
Adequately hold fractious and aggressive animals in a manner that prevents injury to staff, client and patient
Filling veterinary medications
Provides compassion and empathy to our clients and patients
About Lincolnshire Animal Hospital
Lincolnshire Animal Hospital values honest and open communication to build excellent client relationships and make a positive contribution to our community, its members, and their pets, while focusing on preventative medicine, continuing education, and pain relief to ensure the highest quality of life for all our patients.
