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Welcome to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)! We are a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with 7 different Specialties. AESC Team is growing, and we are seeking motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff is essential and important to us, just as the care they provide to the pets and clients in our community. We are offering competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with an empathic and positive Management team. We are looking for a Surgical Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
**This position is expected to work Mon/Tues/Weds/Fri 7:30am-5:30pm. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the Hospital and Department. Training days/hours TBD.**
*This position will pay $18-$23 hourly DOE*
Overall Responsibility: Surgical Assistants provide excellent technical skills and a strong knowledge of surgical procedures in vet medicine. Assisting doctors and technicians in the specialty departments with patient exams, procedures, and keeping detailed records during hospitalization. A Surgery Assistant must have excellent communication skills with all hospital team members and be focused on providing quality patient care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent required. At least 1 year of veterinary experience required.
Preferred Requirements: Strong technical skills to provide excellent and efficient patient care. Ability to multitask and anticipate needs. Excellent communication skills in all areas including clients, staff, and leadership. Exceptional work ethic and positive attitude. Ability to adhere to strict attendance policies. Ability to handle fluctuation caseload and emergency situations.
Physical Requirements: This job is physically active and requires frequent bending, standing, routine lifting and restraining of animals that exceed 50lbs.
Benefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) w/matching, employee assistance program, annual continuing education (CE) hours, annual CE allowance, uniform allowance, shift differential pay, paid sick days, paid time off, paid bereavement days, holiday premium pay, on-call incentives, license reimbursement, referral program.
How and when to apply: Apply online. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 3rd.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Full Time
$33k-47k (estimate)
04/18/2024
07/15/2024
ethosvet.com
CRESTWOOD, IL
500 - 1,000
2015
<$5M
To see our current job openings go to: www.ethosvet.com/careers History Ethos Veterinary Health is the result of the merger of four specialty hospital groups that have worked closely together over the past eight years: IVG Hospitals in New England, Premier Veterinary Group in Chicago, Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Denver and Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego. In April 2016, we were pleased to welcome Peak Veterinary Referral Center to our network. Our Mission We provide unsurpassed veterinary health care for patients and their human companions. Our Vision We will create a unique and ...
impactful science-focused animal health company with an emphasis on collaboration, evidence-based decision making, a commitment to the veterinary ethos, and cultivation of passion for what we do, which will revolutionize the veterinary industry.
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