Veterinary Assistant/Technician

*Higher pay-rate offered to candidates with appropriate level of education and/or experience in Vet Med*

We are currently looking to hire a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician to work at our clinic in Effingham, Illinois. The duties may include, but are not limited to: assisting with surgery, assisting with appointments, and rotating after-hours emergency. Our clinic focuses on a strong emphasis on personal growth and development. The perfect candidate would be someone with a positive, go-getter attitude that is looking to better their skills as a veterinary professional. This position would start off at $16/hr (higher pay rate offered for appropriate level of education and/or experience in vet med) and would average at 35-40 hours per week. Shifts start at 7:30am and we close at 6pm. We are closed on weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Assist doctor in surgical procedures

• Assist doctor in appointments

• Assisting in surgery

• Restraining animals

• 1 night per week + 1 weekend per month of after hours emergency & critical care (training will be provided first for inexperienced candidates & higher pay will be provided for these services)

• Interacting w/ clients, answering questions

Qualifications

• Veterinary Clinic or Medical Clinic experience preferred

• Veterinary Technician/ Veterinary Assistant Degree preferred

• Team mentality and ability to work and react accordingly in high stress situations

• Ability to lift up to 30-40lbs without assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person