How to add refresh image next to information

I'm trying to add a little refresh image preferably just to the right (but I'd settle for the left) of the information section of my datatable. I'm trying to do it just by using jquery:

$('<button>').click(function(){}).appendTo('.dataTables_info');

It does tack the button after the text momentarily, but disappears as it refreshes the information section. Is there a way to do this?