Veterinary Assistant jobs in Kenosha, WI

The Premier Veterinary Group in Grayslake, IL is now hiring a full- time Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding team!
Premier Veterinary Group by Ethos believes that all veterinarians, pets and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief.  We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor and dignity toward our clients, colleagues, and each other.

This position is a precursor to the Veterinary Technician level. The primary responsibility of the Veterinary Assistant is to support and assistance to the veterinary medical staff. Provides exemplary patient and client service with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets. Responsibilities for this position would include but are not limited to basic record keeping, animal restraint and husbandry, administering oral medications, stocking of medical supplies, and maintaining safety and cleanliness of workspace.

About You:

You have a strong desire to learn and apply knowledge/skills learned to daily work life. You can communicate effectively both written and verbally. You are reliable and have follow-through with all work-related tasks/projects.  You are able to work afternoons, nights, and weekends.

The best candidate for this position:

• Has 1 year of experience in a related job experience
• Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise
• Can multitask, prioritize, self-motivate, work well with others and have a strong work ethic
• Able to handle/restrain, sometimes fractious animals, weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted

Benefits of Working at Premier Veterinary Group

• Compensation is based on experience and skill level.

Full-time benefits include health with an optional 100% employer paid plan, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance with complete access to VetBloom – online library of veterinary education.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.