Veterinary Assistant Part-Time

VCA Animal Hospitals; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Forest South Animal Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and technicians, ensuring a positive experience for pets and their families. The role suits someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities include restraining and handling pets, preparing exam rooms, assisting with procedures, collecting histories, caring for hospitalized patients, and maintaining clean, accurate records in a

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

Skills

Pet restraint

Exam room prep

Assist veterinarians

Medical records

Client communication

Job description

Veterinary Assistant at VCAForest South Animal Hospital

Schedule:

Part-time opportunities are available, with flexible shift schedules.

Compensation:

$17 - 19/hr and is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities are available.

Who We Are:

VCA Forest South is a multi-doctor hospital offering full service small/exotic/avian animal hospital, including boarding and grooming. We have a wide range of services, including but not limited to, Orthopedics, Reproduction,, Laser Therapy, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Soft Tissue, and other Routine Surgeries. VCA Forest South has up-to-date diagnostic tools, including an in-house lab, ultrasound, and digital radiograph equipment.

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

Location

21000 Olympian Way, Olympia Fields, IL, 60461

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