Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant at VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital Schedule: Full-time opportunity. Overnight/3rd shift schedule, 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM. Compensation: $20 - 30/hr. Starting pay is determined by skill set, experience, and qualifications. Financial growth opportunities are available. This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being an essential part of a collaborative emergency team. No two days are the same as you support critically ill patients, assist with life-saving procedures, and help provide exceptional care to pets and their families. In This Role, You Will: Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with emergency procedures and patient treatments. Support patient triage and help prepare patients for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments. Safely restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures. Prepare and maintain treatment areas, surgical suites, and medical equipment. Collect and process laboratory samples, perform basic laboratory duties, and assist with diagnostic imaging. Monitor hospitalized patients and promptly communicate changes in patient condition to the medical team. Maintain accurate medical records and ensure treatments are completed efficiently. Provide compassionate care to patients while supporting clients during stressful situations. Help create a positive, collaborative environment focused on outstanding patient care. About Us VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Our team includes Emergency & Critical Care, Specialty Services, and highly trained support staff who are committed to advancing veterinary medicine while providing compassionate care to pets and the people who love them. We take pride in fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development, making Arboretum View an excellent place for Veterinary Assistants looking to expand their skills in emergency and specialty medicine. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them. What We’re Looking For 2+years of Veterinary Assistant experience Strong work ethic and willingness to learn Excellent communication and teamwork skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Continuing education and internal development programs Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) Apply today! Location: 2551 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL, 60515 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 job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

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