Veterinary Assistant

NVA; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Supplemental insurance

401(k) with company match

Student debt refinancing options

Generous paid time off

Free mental health benefit options

Job summary

Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center in Bloomington, IL is seeking a full-time, experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a close-knit, team-oriented practice. You will utilize your clinical skills while building strong relationships with clients and patients.

The practice is a 4-doctor small animal hospital focusing on canine and feline medicine and surgery, with canine rehab and growing exotic medicine. A collaborative team of 21 supports the DVMs.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant with strong clinical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Passion for patient care and client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with exams and patient care.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work.
• Support surgery (prep, induction, monitoring, recovery).
• Take radiographs.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Provide excellent client communication and education.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Patient care passion

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Assistant – Full-Time

Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center – Bloomington, IL

Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center is looking for a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit, team-oriented practice. If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can utilize your clinical skills and build strong relationships with clients and patients—this could be a great fit.

We are a 4-doctor small animal hospital focusing on canine and feline medicine and surgery along with canine rehabilitation work including laser therapy and hydrotherapy. We also are growing our exotic medicine including small mammals, reptiles and small birds. Our DVMs are supported by a collaborative team of 21 including 5 CVTs.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive Team: Close-knit environment where everyone works together
• Hands-On Medicine: Opportunity to fully utilize your clinical skills
• Well-Rounded Care: Mix of preventative care, diagnostics, and surgery
• Positive Culture: Team-focused with strong communication and support

What You’ll Do

• Assist with exams and patient care
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work
• Support surgery (prep, induction, monitoring, recovery)
• Take radiographs
• Administer medications and treatments
• Provide excellent client communication and education

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Strong technical and clinical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Passion for patient care and client service

Schedule

• Full-Time 4 days a week with rotating Saturdays

What We Offer

Pay Range: $15.00-$21.00/hour (based on experience)

• Health insurance
• Supplemental insurance (dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• 401(k) with company match
• Student debt refinancing options
• Generous paid time off
• Free mental health benefit options