Veterinary Assistant

Demanes Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Peoria, IL.

About Our Hospital:

For more than 30 years, Demanes Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of the Peoria community, providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced, growing two-doctor practice. We see a diverse caseload of dogs and cats as well as birds, reptiles, and small mammals, giving our technicians and client service team the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients and cases. With advanced diagnostics, surgery and dentistry, there’s always an opportunity to learn and grow at Demanes. Our highly tenured technical team brings a wealth of experience and a strong sense of teamwork to every case.

If you want to be a part of a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families, Demanes is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.

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
• 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 and Benefits: 

• Paid time off & holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• Long-Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Programs
• Employee Discounts for Pet Care
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

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.