Full-Time Veterinary Assistant: Fast-Paced Care & Surgery

Tender-Care-Animal-Hospital; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package up to $500

Health insurance

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Tender Care Animal Hospital in Morton, Illinois is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care. This full-time position offers a 4/10 schedule with Monday-Saturday availability; Saturdays on rotation.

Compensation ranges from $16 to $18 per hour, with a robust benefits package including health, life, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role.
• Proficiency in following established protocols with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery as directed by the veterinary team.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Build positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces.

Skills

Veterinary assistant

Customer service

Team collaboration

Job description

Tender Care Animal Hospital in Morton, Illinois is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care. This full-time position offers a 4/10 schedule with Monday-Saturday availability; Saturdays on rotation.

Compensation ranges from $16 to $18 per hour, with a robust benefits package including health, life, and retirement benefits.