Veterinary Assistant - Dermatology

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Schaumburg Township (IL); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 37,195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and veterinary service discs

FREE CE courses

Student loan support tools and facil

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare's Dermatology for Animals team in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support patient care across visits, including dermatology treatments and lab testing.

You will handle patient intake, monitoring, and discharge, with at least 1 year of clinical veterinary experience (CVT preferred). The role features four 10-hour shifts, no weekends, and access to ThriveU CE courses and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Has strong anesthesia skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Self-motivated and positive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on support with dermatology treatments and laboratory testing.
• Patient intake, monitoring and discharge during visits.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Clinical experience

Anesthesia skills

Communication

Organization

Self-motivated

Positive work attitude

Education

CVT certification preferred

Job description

Description

Dermatology for Animals is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Hoffman Estates, IL location. Four, 10-hour shifts, no weekends!

About You

You’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care by providing comprehensive assistance throughout each visit. This impactful work includes hands‑on support with dermatology treatments and laboratory testing, as well as essential services such as patient intake, monitoring and discharge.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Assistant, CVT preferred (direct patient care)
• Has strong anesthesia skills
• Possesses a positive work attitude
• Self‑motivated
• Excellent communication and organization skills

You’ll Grow With Us

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 pay
• 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 experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $24 - $27/hour. The actual compensation 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.