Job Description
Veterinary Assistant
Pay: $18 - $21 per hour, depending on experience
Peoria Area Veterinary Group (PAVG) is a progressive network of three dynamic practices located in Peoria, Dunlap and Chillicothe. Our state-of-the-art facility offers innovative diagnostics and equipment including ultrasound, digital radiographs, electrocardiograms, and more, allowing opportunities to enhance your medical knowledge and further develop your skills as a veterinary professional. At PAVG, we pride ourselves on our welcoming environment where both pets and people feel valued and appreciated!
Our Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency of our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. There may be opportunities to work across our network of locations, further broadening your exposure to diverse caseload and procedures. If you are passionate about animals and looking for a rewarding career in veterinary medicine where each day brings new opportunities to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Animal handling and restraint
- Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
- Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
- Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
- Restock and organize medical supplies
- Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with clients, doctors, and veterinary team
Skills and Qualifications:
- 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
- Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
- A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
- Detail-oriented due to the high-level of quality medicine
- Ability to lift and restrain pets up to 40 lbs.
Benefits and Perks:
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation time
- Medical, vision and dental insurance plans with multiple options
- Employer-paid short-term disability
- Long-term disability option
- Complimentary Life Insurance of $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
- Employee Discounts for Pet Care
- DailyPay on Demand
- Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Programs
- Referral Bonus Program
Peoria Area Veterinary Group is a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
