Veterinary Assistant GP

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital in Aurora, IL is seeking a Part-time Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and technicians across appointments and procedures. You will restrain and handle pets, prepare exam rooms, collect histories, and help with lab work and medical records while ensuring compassionate client service.

Opportunity to grow with the team in a collaborative hospital. The role offers 20-25 hours per week on Thursday, Friday, and one Saturday per month, with compensation between $18 and

Qualifications

• Able to restrain and handle pets safely.
• Comfortable assisting doctors and technicians.
• Strong communication with clients.
• Maintain clean and organized hospital environment.
• Willingness to learn veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures.
• Collect patient histories and support client communication.
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs.
• Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Medical records

Teamwork

Sterilization

Laboratory procedures

Caregiving

Job description

Primary Care Veterinary Assistant at VCA Aurora Animal Hospital in Aurora, IL Schedule: Part-time, Thursday, Friday, and one Saturday shift per month. 20 -25 hours.

About Our Hospital

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital's Primary Care Service (GP) is a 2-doctor practice providing high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can learn and grow.

About VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world‑class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

The Opportunity

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.

What You’ll Do

• Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
• Collect patient histories and support client communication
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
• Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day

Compensation

Compensation $18 - 20.00/hour Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

Your Next Career Step Starts Here Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world‑class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Join us.