Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care & Team Support

True Vet Heartland PLLC; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

True Vet Heartland PLLC in Bartlett, IL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support the veterinary care team. The role includes assisting with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures while ensuring a safe, clean, and compassionate environment for patients and clients.

You will help with patient handling, monitoring, and recovery, maintain orderly clinical areas, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience in the veterinary field.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.
• Comfort handling and restraining animals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Support patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery.
• Observe changes in patient condition and communicate to team.
• Maintain clean, organized examinations, treatment, and kenneling areas.
• Support front-desk and administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensure safety and sanitation protocols are followed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Animal handling

Compassionate care

Job description

True Vet Heartland PLLC in Bartlett, IL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support the veterinary care team. The role includes assisting with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures while ensuring a safe, clean, and compassionate environment for patients and clients.

You will help with patient handling, monitoring, and recovery, maintain orderly clinical areas, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality care.