Compassionate Vet Assistant: Flexible Hours & Growth

Northwest Animal Hospital; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Northwest Animal Hospital in Des Plaines, IL seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, monitor hospitalized pets, prepare prescriptions, and assist with surgeries. You’ll educate clients and help maintain a clean, organized clinic.

This role requires weekend work as needed, basic math for dosages, and comfort lifting up to 25 pounds. We offer comprehensive benefits, potential for growth, and a collaborative team dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift more with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Northwest Animal Hospital in Des Plaines, IL seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, monitor hospitalized pets, prepare prescriptions, and assist with surgeries. You’ll educate clients and help maintain a clean, organized clinic.

This role requires weekend work as needed, basic math for dosages, and comfort lifting up to 25 pounds. We offer comprehensive benefits, potential for growth, and a collaborative team dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care.