Ward / Kennel Staff

Description

We are looking for a responsible, hardworking individual with emotional maturity to work alongside our energetic and dedicated staff. This position is full-time, entry-level, physically demanding yet very rewarding.

Key responsibilities:

• Safely approaches and restrains patients as needed during treatments and exams
• Walking and caring for pre-op and post-op patients
• Monitoring patients and keeping accurate records
• Admitting and releasing patients
• Cleaning of runs & cages to maintain high standards of care
• Stocking all departments with food, towels, and blankets for our patients

Starting salary is $17.00/hr, but may be more based on experience.

Benefits:

• Generous Salary
• Ownership Thinking Bonuses
• Employee Volunteer Program (we pay you to volunteer)
• Financial Hardship Loans (we help when you need it most)
• Quarterly Employee Social Events (bowling, zoo, baseball game, fall festival, etc.)
• On-site Bistro (fresh salads, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and incidentals)
• Holiday Pay
• Generous Overtime Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonuses
• Birthday and Anniversary Bonuses
• Regular Lunchtime Food Truck Visits
• 401k Match Up to 6% (unheard of in the veterinary industry)
• Health Insurance (domestic partnerships included)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Free Telehealth Services
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Free Pet Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Free Employee Assistance Program (financial, legal, and mental health services)
• Free Premium Scrubs/uniform

Please note: Starting wage may be higher than listed depending on your experience. 

Veterinary Specialty Center is guided by the belief that companion animals deserve state-of-the-art medical care in a kind and comforting environment. The courage of our patients, the loyalty of their human families, and the devotion of our referral veterinarians inspire our vision. It is sustained by the contributions of our compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated staff and built upon a tradition of providing unsurpassed healthcare for animals.

At Veterinary Specialty Center we believe that the enormous impact of the high-tech, state-of-the-art services we provide compels us to expand our mission. We not only want VSC to be an organization that is good but an organization that does good; for our patients, clients, referring veterinarians, staff, community, and the environment. We take this social and environmental responsibility very seriously; it shapes our unique culture and guides our growth and business decisions.

• It’s the reason we were named a Chicago Tribune Top 100 Workplace
• It’s the reason we were the first veterinary hospital in the US to receive B-Corporation Certification
• It’s the reason why we were the first hospital in the Chicago-area to achieve VetCot Trauma Certification (one of just twelve veterinary hospitals internationally)

This helps differentiate us from other specialty hospitals. We lead the way in progressive medical treatments and are one of the few private hospitals in the country and the first in Illinois to offer –

• 3 Tesla MRI
• 64-Slice CT Scan
• Hemodialysis
• Plasmapheresis
• Apheresis/Immunotherapy
• Stents
• Non-invasive cardiac surgical procedures
• Hip replacements for small dogs and cats
• In-house Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory with a Pathologist on staff
• High flow oxygen therapy
• Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass surgery

Veterinary Specialty Center is the first veterinary hospital in the United States to become a Certified B Corporation.

As a Certified B Corporation, we at VSC believe:

• That we must be the change we seek in the world.
• That business ought to be conducted as if people and places mattered.
• That, through their products, practices, and profits, businesses should aspire to do no harm and work to benefit all.
• To do so requires that we act with the understanding that we are each dependent upon another and thus responsible for each other and future generations.

Veterinary Specialty Center is proud to be a B-corporation focused on making life better for our employees, their families, our patients, our clients, our community, and our environment. We have taken the journey through ten rigorous steps to ensure we are making a lasting impact in terms of performance, transparency, and accountability. To learn more, visit the B-Corp website at www.bcorporation.net.

Veterinary Specialty Center a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care hospital has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional individual to join our team in an exciting environment. Our Ward/Kennel attendants learn how much they enjoy the veterinary field so they often move up within the hospital and become Veterinary Technician Assistants or they even decide to go back to school and become Veterinary Technicians or Veterinarians.

Come work at an animal hospital with competitive salaries, incredible benefits, and continuing education programs. This is a great opportunity for you to gain experience in the veterinary field and to make a difference in the lives of our patients!

Veterinary Specialty Center provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.

• Women-led organization
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive
• Diversity and inclusion training or programs
• Paid time off

Requirements

 Job Requirements: 

• Ability to remain on feet for an 8-hour shift
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and closely within a team
• Punctuality and dependability
• Heavy lifting of 30+lbs

A “Cover letter” stating why you would be a great fit for our team and a “Resume” is required in order to be considered.

Come work at an animal hospital with competitive salaries, incredible benefits, and continuing education programs. This is a great opportunity for you to gain experience in the veterinary field and to make a difference in the lives of our patients!