Veterinary Assistant

Cary Grove Animal Hospital; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support 24/7

Free RACE-approved CE platform

Incentive programs

Pet care discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Cary Grove Animal Hospital in Cary, IL is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced, 3-doctor practice. This role emphasizes client communication, accurate histories, and outpatient services in a well-equipped hospital.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience, strong teamwork, and familiarity with EMR systems. Competitive pay based on experience and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Reliable, professional appearance and conduct.
• Comfortable with animal restraint and handling.
• Experience with EMR/veterinary software.

Responsibilities

• Running appointments and obtaining accurate patient histories.
• Client education on vaccines, preventatives, and wellness care.
• Reviewing treatment plans and estimates.
• Discharging patients and reviewing medications.
• Follow-up calls and client communication.
• Venipuncture and sample collection.
• Administering SQ injections and fluids.
• Lab sample preparation (fecal, urine, cytology).
• Cleaning and maintaining hospital areas.

Skills

1+ year veterinary assistant

Strong communication

Team player

Reliability & professionalism

Tools

EMR/veterinary software

Job description

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Veterinary Assistant

Part Time Non-Vet Labor Cary Grove Animal Hospital, Cary, IL, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 4682

Salary Range: $18.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Part Time Veterinary Assistant - Average 10-20 hours/per week.

Cary Grove Animal Hospital in Cary, IL

Cary Grove Animal Hospital ihas an immediate opening for a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant. We are a 3-doctor veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to our animal patients and exceptional service to their owners. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about animals and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Veterinary Assistants are expected to have excellent communication skills, be reliable, efficient, maintain a professional appearance, and work in a team setting.

Wage range will depend on skill set and experience. Licensed veterinary technicians also encouraged to apply. The position we are looking to fill is for helping with outpatient services.

Our hospital is well equipped with digital medical records, full in-house lab, digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, ultrasound, advanced surgical monitoring, TonoVet, Class 4 therapy laser, and more.

What You’ll Do

Client interaction is a major part of this role, including:

• Running appointments and obtaining accurate patient histories
• Client education on vaccines, preventatives, and wellness care
• Reviewing treatment plans and estimates
• Discharging patients and reviewing medications
• Follow-up calls and client communication
• Venipuncture and sample collection
• Administering SQ injections and fluids
• Lab sample preparation (fecal, urine, cytology)
• Cleaning and maintaining hospital areas

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience in a veterinary hospital
• A strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with animal restraint and handling
• Basic knowledge of vaccines and common medications
• A dependable and adaptable team player who brings energy and positivity to work
• Experience with EMR/veterinary software
• Knowledge of common diseases and treatment
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Mental health support with 24/7 access
• Free RACE-approved CE platform (including VA and tech-specific content)
• Incentive programs recognizing team contributions to great care
• Personal pet care discounts at all CVP locations + pet insurance discounts

Come join a progressive, growing, updated animal hospital that will allow you to utilize your skills to the fullest and grow in a fun work environment. We have a well established team and value work-life balance.