Veterinary Assistant

Job description:

Oak Knoll Animal Hospital located in Moline, IL is looking to add Certified Veterinary Technicians and Experienced Veterinary Technicians to our growing team!

About Us: At Oak Knoll, it is our mission to improve the lives of companion animals through exceptional comprehensive medical care and to serve our clients with compassion. We are guided by our core values:

• Family
• Service Excellence
• Guidance
• Devotion
• Compassion

We consider our clients an extension of our family, and we strive to treat them as such. We want to be the best! Service Excellence means we will challenge ourselves to provide the best patient care and the best client service. To us, veterinary care also continues outside our doors. Clients need to know how to care for their new kitten or senior dog that just had surgery – we are their trusted guides!

What to Expect:

• Supportive environment that will encourage you to be the best technician you can be. We place a high value on continuing education and on-going training. Be ready for opportunities to learn & grow!
• High Quality Medicine is not only accomplished through continuing education and on-going training, but through communication and teambuilding. We strive to be the best we can be in all areas!
• Collaboration & Appreciation: We value the diverse experiences and skills that each team member has to offer. We work as a team, help each other out, and encourage you to speak up with your thoughts. About You:
• You understand the importance of clear, effective communication among clients and team members.
• You enjoy a fast-paced environment and are passionate about high-quality medicine and outstanding client service/excellent patient care.
• You are a team player, eager to jump in and help and can adapt to the individual needs of each patient.

Anticipated Schedule:

• To be determined, but Sundays and at least one weekday off
• Typically varies between 8 & 10 hour shifts
• Will be a mostly consistent schedule - no need to worry about it changing from week to week (other than Saturdays)!
• Rotating Saturdays (Saturday operating hours 8a-12p)

Qualifications:

• Laboratory, phlebotomy, radiology, surgery, and dental skills.
• Anesthesia and recovery of surgical patients.
• Clear communication with clients and team members.
• Safe restraint techniques of pets.

Benefits:

• Compensation
  • Base hourly rate of $15-$17 DOE
  • Bonus opportunities

Pay commensurate upon experience.

For more information about our hospital, please visit

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Moline, IL 61265 (Required)

Work Location: In person