Veterinary Assistant

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Subsidized backup childcare

CE courses

Pet discounts

Student loan support

Job summary

Village West Veterinary in Chicago, IL, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant for a part-time position. You will provide patient care under the supervision of a DVM, assist with restraining and handling animals, and support lab work and surgical preparation.

The role emphasizes teamwork and excellent communication. The hospital offers a flexible schedule with two Saturday shifts per month, competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within Thrive Pet

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Veterinary Assistant (preferred).
• Ability to maintain a positive work environment and work collaboratively with team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM or Hospital Leadership.
• Assist with restraining, handling, and lifting of animals.
• Process and submit lab work (in-house and lab partners).
• Sterilize instruments and supplies; maintain kennels, floors, and restrooms.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Communication

Bilingual Spanish (a plus)

Job description

Chicago, IL

Description

Veterinary Assistant

Village West Veterinary

Chicago, IL

Part-Time: flexible scheduling including 2 Saturday shifts per month

Who We Are

At Village West Veterinary, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we believe in providing the best veterinary care possible for our patients. We treat each patient as if they were our own giving our clients peace of mind that their pets are receiving not only great care but the love and attention they deserve. We provide The Ukrainian Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, West Town Logan Square, and the rest of downtown Chicago with high-quality, friendly general practice veterinary medicine, and surgery. Our hospital is equipped with the most cutting‑edge technology including ultrasound, dental x‑rays, and in‑house laboratory equipment.

Village West Veterinary is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM of 1 year experience as a Veterinary Assistant-preferred
• The ability to maintain a positive work environment
• The ability to work collectively with team members in a supportive environment
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective in multi‑tasking (prioritizing and accomplishing tasks)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM or Hospital Leadership.
• Assist other members on the medical team with restraining, handling, and lifting of animals
• Process and Submit Lab work, both in‑house labs and Laboratory partners
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns, towels, etc.)
• Facility maintenance of kennels, floors, trash, restrooms, laundry, etc.
• The ability to prepare and explain medications with clients.
• Stock supplies in treatment area, exam rooms, surgical suite and pharmacy
• Provide supportive care to hospitalized patients as directed by a veterinary technician or attending veterinarian (such as monitoring patient's vitals, any needed medication administration, Providing clean kennels and litter pans, walking patients as needed)
• Other duties assigned such as Reception tasks that include answering phones, scheduling appointments, Client check‑out process, client communication related to patient follow up or laboratory results.
• Proficient with blood draws, IV catheter placements, and anesthesia/surgery
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms and accurate information.

You’ll Grow With Us

Skills

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits – Our Care In Action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive compensation: $19-21/hr
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance
• Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well‑being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.