Veterinary Assistant

Join Our Team at VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital!

VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital, located in Berwyn, IL, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to become part of our close-knit, patient care team!

Our hospital has been serving the community for over 50 years. We are AAHA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our team is close-knit and very supportive and this feels like our second home.

At VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be!  We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Snapshot of the Role: Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Veterinary Assistant in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support to the entire veterinary hospital staff 
• Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients 
• Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked 
• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
• Keep accurate records and logs
• Sterilize equipment
• Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff
• Plus so much more!

Schedule: Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling, 4 x 10 hour shifts..

Compensation: $ 17 - 19 / hr

The starting range for Veterinary Assistants is based on skill set, knowledge, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. 

Qualifications:

• 6+ months of experience as a Veterinary Assistant or currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician Program.
• Passion for delivering high-quality care and client service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Benefits

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more

Ready to be part of a dynamic team?  Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Location: 2845 South Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402 

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the