Veterinary Nurse
Urban Veterinary Associates
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- Pay
- $20 to $25
- an hour
- Location
- Westmont, IL
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 27
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Urban Veterinary Associates
Veterinary · 2 to 10 employees
What you'll do
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
- Collect patient histories and accurately document medical records
- Perform blood draws, place IV catheters, and collect diagnostic samples
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Monitor hospitalized and surgical patients
- Assist with anesthesia, surgery preparation, and patient recovery
- Educate clients about medications, preventive care, and at-home instructions
- Maintain clean, organized treatment areas
What you need
- Strong animal-handling and patient-restraint skills
- Ability to lift approximately 40–50 pounds and remain active throughout the workday
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable discussing patient care and instructions with pet owners
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and follow established medical protocols
- Veterinary nursing or veterinary assistant experience (preferred)
- CVT, RVT, or LVT credential (preferred)
Key skills
animal-handlingpatient-restraint skillscommunicationorganizationteamworklow-stress handling
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Veterinary Nurse
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dependable Veterinary Nurse to join our team. This position supports veterinarians in providing high-quality medical care while helping ensure pets and their owners have a positive, comfortable experience.
Key Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
Collect patient histories and accurately document medical records
Perform blood draws, place IV catheters, and collect diagnostic samples
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
Monitor hospitalized and surgical patients
Perform Dental Prophylaxis nd Full Mouth Radiographs for anesthetized patients
Assist with anesthesia, surgery preparation, and patient recovery
Perform laboratory testing and obtain diagnostic images when trained
Educate clients about medications, preventive care, and at-home instructions
Maintain clean, organized treatment areas
Provide gentle, low-stress handling and compassionate patient care
Requirements
Job Requirements
Veterinary nursing or veterinary assistant experience preferred
CVT, RVT, or LVT credential preferred but not required
Strong animal-handling and patient-restraint skills
Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable discussing patient care and instructions with pet owners
Ability to lift approximately 40–50 pounds and remain active throughout the workday
Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and follow established medical protocols
Dependable attendance and a genuine commitment to exceptional patient care
Must be able to HAVE FUN!
Salary Description
$20-$25/ hr