Veterinary Assistant — Dynamic Care & Flexible Schedule

Western Veterinary Partners; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Touhy Animal Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This part-time position offers a flexible hourly schedule (Mon-Sat; Thursdays required, Saturdays on rotation) with potential to move to full-time, and a pay range of $18-$23 per hour. We provide health/dental/vision, 401k with company match, paid time off, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
• Knowledge of the PIMs system, Pulse is a plus
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely throughout the workday

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Skills

Vet assisting

Animal handling

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Patient history

Record keeping

Client communication

Time management

Dependable

Stamina

Tools

PIMs Pulse

Job description

Touhy Animal Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This part-time position offers a flexible hourly schedule (Mon-Sat; Thursdays required, Saturdays on rotation) with potential to move to full-time, and a pay range of $18-$23 per hour. We provide health/dental/vision, 401k with company match, paid time off, and opportunities for growth.