Veterinary Assistant: Elevate Care in Surgery & Dentistry

Western Veterinary Partners; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Tender Care Animal Hospital in Morton, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional client and patient experiences across all aspects of hospital care.

Ideal candidates are versatile, enjoy variety, and will contribute to patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures in a fast-paced setting. Full-time with 4/10 schedule, Monday-Saturday rotation, $16-$18 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and restraint.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas.
• Monitor anesthesia and aid in recovery.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Review plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients.
• Educate clients and build positive relationships.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Client communication

Animal handling

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Job description

Tender Care Animal Hospital in Morton, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional client and patient experiences across all aspects of hospital care.

Ideal candidates are versatile, enjoy variety, and will contribute to patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures in a fast-paced setting. Full-time with 4/10 schedule, Monday-Saturday rotation, $16-$18 per hour.