Are you passionate about animals and ready to make a real difference in their care? Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to support our skilled Veterinarians and ensure our furry patients receive the best care possible.
As a vital member of our team, you'll play an essential role in creating a comforting, clean, and safe environment for animals and staff alike. Your day-to-day will include a variety of tasks, from assisting veterinarians and technicians in procedures to performing routine care like feeding, bathing, and cleaning. Above all, your ability to care for both healthy and injured animals is key.
We have a commitment to professional growth and a positive work environment in our clinic, and we offer fantastic benefits to help you keep up with the strangeness of the ever-changing world, including:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- $18.00 - $21.00 per hour based on experience
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Responsibilities
- Feed, walk and weigh animals
- Clean cages and bathe animals
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
- Soothe upset or frightened animals
- Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians (e.g. by mixing it with food)
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
- Help in cases of emergencies
- Keep accurate records and logs
Skills
- Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
- Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills and organization skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
- High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus
Think you're the Veterinary Assistant we've been looking for? Let's find you the perfect place in our pack! Apply today so we can get started!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
