23h ago
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
โจ $25k-$35k / yearest.
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๐ผ About This Role
You'll be at the heart of a busy ER, supporting the veterinary team and comforting pet owners. You'll assist with triage, treatments, and nursing care, learning advanced skills like anesthesia support. This role offers unparalleled mentorship and a clear path to becoming a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care.
- Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
- Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases.
- Manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
๐ Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role.
- Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software.
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and 40 kg with assistance.
โจ Nice to Have
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Emergency or specialty experience.
- RECOVER certification or willingness to become certified.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Flexible Schedules to support work-life balance.
- ๐ฅ Health Benefits including medical, dental, vision starting day one.
- ๐ Unlimited CE with travel stipend ($1,000-$2,500/year).
- ๐ถ Paid Parental Leave up to 10 weeks at 100% salary.
- ๐ฐ Student Loan Repayment for clinical roles.
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 1-2 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
- 3On-site Trialยท 2 hours
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