Veterinary Assistant: Grow, Thrive, Care for Pets

Lansing-Animal-Hospital; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Lansing-Animal-Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced clinic where patient care and client education drive daily work. You will assist veterinarians, restrain patients, prepare spaces, and help with diagnostics while ensuring a calm, compassionate environment for pets and their families.

We value a positive attitude, reliability, and teamwork, offering competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within a collaborative team that prioritizes learning

Qualifications

• Veterinary assistant experience required.
• Passion for patient care and client education.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy clinic.
• Reliability, professionalism, and compassion for both pets and people.
• Fear Free handling knowledge or interest is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with appointments, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely restrain patients and help make visits stress-free.
• Support patient care from check-in to discharge.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces.
• Assist with diagnostics including radiographs, labs, and patient monitoring.
• Provide hospitalized patient care, feeding, cleaning, walking, and comfort care.
• Educate clients on medications, preventative care, and post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the clinic.
• Support smooth clinic flow while multitasking.
• Bring compassion, teamwork, and good vibes to every shift.
• Work with a supportive team that values assistants.
• Opportunity to continue learning and growing veterinary skills.
• Fast-paced environment where every day is different.
• Clinic culture that’s collaborative, positive, and team-focused
• Plenty of puppy and kitten moments to boost serotonin
• Clients who truly love their pets and appreciate what we do.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Client education

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Reliability

Fear Free handling

Job description

Lansing-Animal-Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced clinic where patient care and client education drive daily work. You will assist veterinarians, restrain patients, prepare spaces, and help with diagnostics while ensuring a calm, compassionate environment for pets and their families.

We value a positive attitude, reliability, and teamwork, offering competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within a collaborative team that prioritizes learning