Job Description

The Premier Veterinary Group in Chicago, IL is hiring a full- time Specialty Veterinary Assistant to support our outstanding Surgery and Neurology teams!

Schedule and Compensation:

• Four 9 hour weekday shifts
• No weekends! 
• $19-21/hr, dependent on experience

Benefits of Working at PVG Chicago:

Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance. We have a Veterinary Social Worker on staff for employees and clients as needed.

Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities: 

• Perform basic animal restraint and provide basic animal husbandry
• Possess a working knowledge of hygiene between patients
• Knowledge of basic record keeping procedures
• Trim nails and remove sutures and staples
• Recognize the need for help and contact the appropriate staff member
• Properly use the 24-hour treatment sheet and treatment board by observing, monitoring and documenting patients for safety, health and behavioral problems
• Ensure proper stocking of medical supplies and janitorial needs
• Demonstrates an ability and awareness to keep hospital areas clean and neat, maintain a safe and clean work environment including but not limited to the cleanliness of laundry, floors and cages
• Assisting doctors during patient appointments, providing outstanding client communication and education.
• Performing sterile scrub and assist doctors throughout surgical procedures. - understanding sterile technique and prep, maintaining sterile techniques, pack and prep
• Required to maintain client and patient confidentiality
• Meet or exceed performance standards for work quality and productivity
• Meet or exceed expectations for attendance and punctuality

About You:

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a must.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required.
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and a commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community is required.
• Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Veterinary experience is a plus but we will train the right person!

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com. .

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