Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to enhance their team. In this role, you will support doctors and technicians, ensuring a positive environment for pets and their owners. Your responsibilities will include maintaining medical records, preparing for surgeries, and performing diagnostic imaging. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally, with access to advanced tools and a diverse caseload. If you have a passion for animal care and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous personal pet care discounts

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine and patient care is essential.
• Ability to maintain medical records and assist in surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records and prepare surgical patients.
• Perform laboratory work and provide compassionate care.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Patient Care

Laboratory Work

Diagnostic Imaging

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

Surgical Tools

Imaging Equipment

Job description

VCA All Pets Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Location: 200 Read St, Lockport, IL 60441
The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

Duties will include:

1. Maintaining medical records.
2. Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
3. Filling prescriptions.
4. Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
5. Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Compensation: $16-18/hr. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.