Veterinary Assistant

Golden State Humane Society; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Agnello & Rogers is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant in Chicago to provide hands-on care for pets, support veterinarians, and ensure quality patient flow. Experience with veterinary techniques and a strong commitment to client communication are essential for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of veterinary assistant or technician experience (direct patient care).

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas and medical records.

Skills

Veterinary care

Client communication

Team support

Job description

Veterinary Assistant-Your Pets Wellness
Part-timeChicago, Illinois

Schedule: less than 30 hours/week
8:45a-5:00p a few days/week and

most Saturday's from 8:45a to 3:00p

Compensation: $18-20/hr

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Your Pets Wellness (Bucktown), a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Your Pets Wellness (Bucktown), you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

Bucktown is a small but well-equipped practice with a devoted and highly skilled staff. We have a passion for teamwork and supporting an emotionally intelligent atmosphere with a culture that understands the importance of family and a great work/life balance! We provide white glove medical care!

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Your Pet's Wellness is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Assistant you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Preferred: 1-2 years of veterinary assistant or technician experience (direct patient care).

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.