Veterinary Assistant

Overview
Uptown Animal Hospital is searching for a
Veterinary Assistant to lead our
Patient Care Team!
Location:
5545 North Clark St.
Chicago, Illinois 60640
United States
Clinic Hours:
M- F 8:30am-6pm
Sat 8:30am-2pm
Sun Closed
Compensation:
Up To $20/hr
Veterinary Technician students enocuraged to apply!
This is an opportunity for a motivated young technician to enhance their career in veterinary medicine!
Our ideal candidate will be a student of or looking to start a Veterinary Technician Program!
We are looking for individuals who will exhibit the passion for our mission of providing exceptional medical care to our patients and excellent customer service to our clients.
Your daily responsibilities will include patient handling and care, client communication and education, surgical monitoring and procedures, laboratory and in-house diagnostic procedures, and hospital cleanliness.
We ensure each member of our support team is equipped with the tools and training that they need to operate effectively in every area of the hospital.
What We Offer:

• A collaborative environment that empowers credentialed veterinary technicians to perform a wide range of tasks within their scope of practice, while encouraging them toward continued career & educational growth.
• Opportunity to utilize your skills in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.
• Direct impact on animal well-being through comprehensive medical care and compassionate interaction.

Benefits we offer:

• Customized learning and development opportunities
• FSA and HSA options available
• 401K starting on day 1- Company 4% match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for you & your family
• Additional Insurances Available:
  • Life Insurance AD&D
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accidental Insurance
• Discounts for your pets
• Annual scrub allowance

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program
Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue, per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you.
24 hour access.
Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more!
Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus.
Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support.
Easy access to legal/financial experts and information.
Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions.
Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life.
Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics.
Employees can take advantage of services like our Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center, and Mindfulness
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.

• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.

• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.

Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.
Apply today for immediate consideration!
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.