Veterinary Assistant

Peoria Area Veterinary Group of Peoria

Peoria, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Animal Care, Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Employee Assistance Plan, Establish Priorities, Financial Transactions, Healthcare Customer Service, Hospital, Knowledge Base, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Products, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Problem Solving Skills, Quality of Care, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Veterinary Medicine, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Peoria, IL

POSTED

17 days ago

Description

Veterinary Assistant

Peoria Area Veterinary Group is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Peoria, IL!

Our Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. We’re seeking a caring and compassionate person who loves helping humans and animals alike. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency of our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. You will also have an opportunity to be utilized as a Client Service Representative ensuring our clients feel welcome, safe and comfortable.

Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Animal handling and restraint
Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
Restock and organize medical supplies
Deliver exceptional client service to pet owners in a polite and timely manner, in person and over the phone
Schedule and confirm appointments, maintain accurate client and patient records, and provide treatment estimates and invoices
Process financial transactions accurately
Perform opening and closing procedures, end-of-day reports, and deposits
Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
Communicate effectively and efficiently with clients, doctors, and veterinary team

Skills and Qualifications:

2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
Detail-oriented due to the high-level of quality medicine
Ability to lift and restrain pets up to 40 lbs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is from $17.60 per hour
Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
401K with company match
Medical, vision and dental insurance with multiple options
Complimentary Short-Term Disability
Complimentary Life Insurance
Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
Long Term Disability option
Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
Digital Physical Therapy & Musculoskeletal Programs
Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
Referral Bonus Program
DailyPay on Demand

Proudly serving the Peoria area since 2007, our veterinary team is dedicated to providing high-quality medicine and exceptional patient and client care for our community. As a progressive, multi-doctor practice, we foster a positive and collaborative environment, encouraging teamwork to optimize our collective talents. At Peoria Area Veterinary Group, we operate under a set of values that prioritize respect, honesty and compassion in our interactions with our clients, their pets, and each other.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Veterinary Assistant

Peoria Area Veterinary Group of Peoria

Peoria, IL

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Peoria Area Veterinary Group of Peoria

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