Veterinary Assistant

Carol Stream Animal Hospital
Carol Stream, IL, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinarian in providing excellent care to our patients.

You will be responsible for assisting veterinary staff in examining and monitoring animal patients, performing administrative tasks, and maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in the exam and operating rooms.

Our ideal candidate is willing to learn new skills and develop their talents as an assistant. You must have a passion for caring for animals and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in holding and restraining animals during exams and surgical procedures
  • Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and tools
  • Administer medications
  • Assist in collecting samples such as blood or urine for testing
  • Communicate with owners and families on surgery and recovery instructions
  • Perform administrative duties such as updating files and processing payments

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in animal care or in a clinic preferred
  • Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Basic understanding of animal behavior and health care
  • Passion for working with animals and their owners
  • Attention to detail in order to maintain accurate patient records
  • Physical ability to restrain larger pets when necessary

Company Description

Carol Stream Animal Hospital is proud to serve the Carol Stream IL area for everything pet related. Our veterinary clinic and animal hospital is run by Dr.

Mondrian Contreras, who is a licensed, experienced Carol Stream veterinarian.

Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise.

Carol Stream Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.

Company Description

Carol Stream Animal Hospital is proud to serve the Carol Stream IL area for everything pet related. Our veterinary clinic and animal hospital is run by Dr.

Mondrian Contreras, who is a licensed, experienced Carol Stream veterinarian. r n r nOur team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise.

Carol Stream Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.

30+ days ago
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