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

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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

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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.

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Veterinary Assistant Internal Medicine

Responsibilities

What We’re Looking For