What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Village Veterinary Practice?
Who we are:
Village Veterinary Practice is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: TBD
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Welcome to Village Veterinary Practice! We are an AAHA-accredited companion animal hospital located in the charming town of Clarendon Hills, Illinois, and we’re looking to add another amazing Veterinary Assistant to our team!
At Village Veterinary Practice, patients receive individualized treatment that integrate the best in modern veterinary medicine with good old-fashioned TLC. Patient care is enhanced through Fear Free methods, client communication, and comprehensive client education. As a veterinary assistant, you will assist both veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians in daily appointments, monitor and record anesthesia, restrain, fill medications, clean ears, nail trims, administration of SQ fluids.
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
- 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
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Our veterinary assistants should be ready to:
- Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
- Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others.
- Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
Join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission, where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Village Veterinary Practice 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.