Versatile Veterinary Assistant: Surgery, Dentistry & Care

Touhy Animal Hospital; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Touhy Animal Hospital in Park Ridge, 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 is a part-time position with a flexible hourly schedule, offering opportunities in patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry and outpatient procedures while maintaining accurate records and compassionate client communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant or related role.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and patient care principles.
• Experience taking patient histories and vital signs preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Patient handling

Client communication

Multitasking

Tools

Pulse

PIMs

Job description

Touhy Animal Hospital in Park Ridge, 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 is a part-time position with a flexible hourly schedule, offering opportunities in patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry and outpatient procedures while maintaining accurate records and compassionate client communication.