Veterinary Assistant

VCA Naper Ridge Animal Hospital , in Naperville, IL, has opportunities available for you to join our incredible team! We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our expanding hospital!

Who We Are :

We are an AAHA accredited hospital, with a commitment to providing individualized care that our patient's deserve. We are a full-service facility offering Preventative / Routine medical care, grooming, at home veterinary care, diagnostic testing, surgical and dental services.

Schedule : Full-time opportunities available with flexible scheduling.

Compensation : $ 18 - 23 / hr and the starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Job Snapshot : 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

Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant

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

Advancement and leadership opportunities

Internal CE and development opportunities

Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options

Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)

Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program

Access to Headspace app

Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance

Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services

Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Referral bonus opportunities

Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

Location : 987 Maplefield Road, Naperville, IL 60565

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