21h ago
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Buffalo Grove, IL
โจ $35k-$45k / yearest.
part-time
๐ผ About This Role
You'll be in the heart of the action as a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant, supporting the team and comforting pet parents in a fast-paced ER. You'll triage patients, assist with treatments and diagnostics, and learn advanced skills like anesthesia support and CPR. This role offers unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship in a Great Place to Workยฎ certified environment.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care
- Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
- Set up and monitor IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medications
- Assist during CPR and become RECOVER Certified
๐ Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
- Basic computer skills and practice management software knowledge
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours and lift up to 25 kg
โจ Nice to Have
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Emergency or specialty veterinary experience
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฐ Competitive compensation
- ๐ Flexible work schedules
- ๐ฅ Generous employee referral program
- ๐ Comfy scrubs and cool VEG swag
- ๐ Food in the fridge
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 1-2 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
- 3Shadow Shiftยท 2 hours
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