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Career Opportunities at Knollwood

We are always glad to accept resumes from enthusiastic, hard working, dependable, team oriented persons who are eager to join our team of veterinary health care professionals.  Positions currently available are listed at the bottom of this page. 

You may contact our front desk, in person, for a written job description or to fill out a job application.  Applications must be filled out in our office, without exception.  However, you may mail or fax a resume as a first step prior to submitting an application. 

Please mail or fax your resume to the attention of our Practice Manager, Dr. Mona Boudreaux: 

Knollwood Hospital for Pets
2237 W. Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194

FAX: 815-728-7382

Because we feel a sense of responsibility to the individuals we hire, and because our clients appreciate getting to know and work with the same individuals repeatedly, we do not hire seasonal workers.




We are currently hiring for a Veterinary Nurse position.  Please click here to learn more about this position and its requirements.

 

Available Position: Nurse Assistant

Part time to full time, plus Saturdays.  The Nurse Assistant's primary responsibility is to work with the Nurse to quickly and efficiently assist the Doctors and care for patients.  The NA's duties can include, but are certainly not limited to: preparing lab paperwork; preparing vaccines and injections; filling prescriptions; animal restraint and handling; surgical assistance; in-hospital treatments, such as SQ fluids, medication administration, special feedings, and assisting with bandage changes; maintenance of hospitalized patients; entering patient information and invoices into computer.

Requirements for this position: (Ask for a Job Description in the office for details)

  • A desire and motivation to learn new skills;
  • An ability to take direction to learn those skills;
  • An ability to learn from mistakes and not repeat them;
  • Dependable transportation;
  • An appreciation and respect for the variety of the patients we serve.

 

Available Position: Hospital Assistant

Part time, 3 or 4 pm till 8-8:30pm, plus Saturdays.  Hospital Assistants are responsible for keeping our medical facility in a clean and sanitary condition.  This position is the "starting place" for animal lovers or those with an interest in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.  All of our Doctors and Nurses once worked as HAs!

 

Requirements for this position: (Ask for a Job Description in the office for details)
  • A desire and motivation to learn new skills;
  • An ability to take direction to learn those skills;
  • An ability to learn from mistakes and not repeat them;
  • Dependable transportation;
  • An appreciation and respect for the variety of the patients we serve.