Veterinary Assistant Internal Medicine

Vicar Operating dba VCA
  • Aurora, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant at VCA Aurora Animal Hospital 

    Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10 hour weekday shifts.

    About Internal Medicine at VCA Aurora Animal Hospital:

    Internal Medicine specialists are often considered the puzzle solvers of Veterinary Medicine. VCA Aurora’s Internal Medicine service is equipped to deal with whatever problem a patient brings—no matter how common or rare, or how simple or complex. Our Internal Medicine service diagnoses and treats the many serious diseases that can affect our patients' internal body systems.  

     

    The responsibilities of our Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistants include supporting the Internists and contributing to a collaborative environment to deliver thorough patient care. Our support staff are a vital reason we can help patients feel better and why pet parents feel a little more at ease because their family members are being cared for with great medicine and warm hearts.  

    Responsibilities

    • Assist doctors and technicians with appointments, procedures, and patient care
    • Safely restrain and handle patients
    • Prepare patients and treatment areas for diagnostics and procedures
    • Monitor hospitalized and outpatient pets as directed
    • Maintain clean and organized treatment areas
    • Assist with medical records and documentation
    • Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients
    • Support appointment coordination and record collection

    What We’re Looking For

    • 1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience 
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
    • Ability to multitask in a busy environment
    • Compassionate and professional communication

    Total Rewards 

    As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include: 

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

    • 401(k) with company match  

    • Paid vacation and sick time  

    • Paid parental leave  

    • Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra  

    • Continuing education and internal development programs  

    Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) 

    Compensation  

    $17.00 – $23.00/hour  
    Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials. 

     

    Your Next Career Step Starts Here 

    Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today. 

    Location: 2600 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506 

    If you are a current associate, you 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAurora, Illinois

    Skills

    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diseaseunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Internal Medicineunmatched
    • Medical Assistanceunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Medicineunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Outpatient Careunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Veterinary Hospitalunmatched
    • Veterinary Medicineunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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