Veterinary Training Center Assistant

Veterinary Training Center Assistant
Location: Addison, IL
$48,000 - 58,000/ annually | Full- time | Monday - Friday with weekend assistance as needed

We are looking for a dependable, hands-on team member to support the daily operations of our veterinary training center. In this role, you will work with a team and assist with cadaver and live-animal labs, prepare classrooms and surgical spaces, care for equipment and instruments, manage supplies, and help keep every course running smoothly and safely. This job is for you if you enjoy variety, work well behind the scenes, want to learn, and are comfortable around animals.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $48,000- $58,000/ annually 
• Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, PTO (including sick leave and vacation), short- term and long- term disability and life insurance. 

Schedule:

• Schedule varies based on the training calendar. Hours are set around scheduled courses and labs, so consistent, reliable attendance on assigned days is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Live Animal Lab Support

• Assist with safe animal handling and restraint during live-animal training labs.
• Walk, monitor, and support animals through anesthetic recovery and discharge during live-animal training labs.

Cadaver Preparation

• Prepare and maintain cadavers for dental, surgery, ophthalmology, and veterinary technician training courses, including washing, clipping, and stapling.

Lab, Classroom & Event Setup

• Set up and break down classrooms, laboratories, surgical areas, equipment, and supplies for all training programs.
• Prepare sign-in sheets, attendee materials, scrub tops, and other course supplies.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of attendee meals.

Equipment & Instrument Care

• Clean, sterilize, autoclave, and wrap surgical instruments and instrument packs.
• Clean, maintain, and perform routine quality-control checks on laboratory and training equipment.
• Maintain dental equipment and machines so they are fully functional and ready for each course.

Facility Cleaning & Sanitation

• Clean and sanitize surgical suites, treatment areas, classrooms, restrooms, and break rooms.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and fully prepared training environment.

Documentation & Records

• Prepare required case documentation, including intake forms, anesthesia records, and postoperative records.
• Scan and distribute anesthesia and postoperative records to participating rescue organizations.
• Maintain accurate tracking records for live animals and partner rescue organizations.
• Support compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Inventory & Supplies

• Receive, organize, and maintain inventory of medical supplies, instruments, scrub tops, and training materials.

Social Media & Content

• Assist in managing the training center’s Instagram account, including photographing, editing, curating, and posting content.
• Curate and provide photo and video content for internal and external marketing.

Qualifications:

• Experience with animal handling and restraint.
• Comfortable working with both cadavers and live animals.
• Dependable, punctual, and consistent in attendance.
• Eager to learn, proactive, and comfortable taking on a wide variety of tasks.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and handle animals for extended periods.