Emergency Vet Assistant - 3rd Shift, Growth & Mentorship

Ethos Veterinary Health; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penn Foster sponsorship

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Uniforms

CE Allowance

Professional development assistance

Hands-on learning

Onsite continuing education

Veterinary Social Worker on site

Job summary

Premier Veterinary Group Mundelein is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Emergency & Critical Care in Mundelein, IL. This full-time position offers 3 twelve-hour shifts or 4 nine-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and some holiday coverage.

Compensation is $16/hr, with a $5/hr overnight differential, depending on experience. You will work alongside emergency clinicians and a supportive team, restrain patients, maintain clean care areas, stock supplies, assist with daily laundry, and

Qualifications

• Must have worked or volunteered with dogs and cats in a clinic, Humane Society, Kennel, or similar.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Willingness to work beyond scheduled hours when needed.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to help across roles.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain clean, sanitized patient care areas, including kennels, treatment spaces, and hospital floors.
• Keep treatment areas fully stocked and organized to support efficient patient care.
• Assist with daily laundry to ensure clean linens and supplies.
• Walk and exercise hospitalized patients while monitoring their comfort and well-being.
• Prepare and provide meals for hospitalized patients according to their care plans.
• Support the medical team by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail while effectively prioritizing and multitasking in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Stamina

Flexibility

Team player

Dog/Cat experience

Job description

Premier Veterinary Group Mundelein is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Emergency & Critical Care in Mundelein, IL. This full-time position offers 3 twelve-hour shifts or 4 nine-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and some holiday coverage.

Compensation is $16/hr, with a $5/hr overnight differential, depending on experience. You will work alongside emergency clinicians and a supportive team, restrain patients, maintain clean care areas, stock supplies, assist with daily laundry, and