Veterinary Hospital Support Specialist

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Pet perks

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists in Hoffman Estates, IL seeks a Veterinary Hospital Assistant to support the hospital team, ensure smooth operations, and safely handle animals. The role requires mechanical and animal handling skills and contributes to a clean, well-maintained hospital environment.

The duties include ward disinfection, routine maintenance of non-medical devices, treatment area cleaning, stocking supplies, event setup, and assisting with patient care workflows.

Qualifications

• Must have weekend availability.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with companion animal restraint and handling.
• Willing to learn and apply knowledge in animal handling.
• Ability to troubleshoot and fix issues efficiently.
• Knack for repairs and keeping equipment in good condition.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect ward areas regularly.
• Perform routine maintenance on non-medical devices (kennel doors, breakroom appliances, laundry machinery, outdoor turf).
• Clean treatment areas and isolation areas following procedures.
• Assist with stocking supplies across departments.
• Set up and dismantle events; assist with employee enrichment and engagement.
• Assist with patient/animal handling for examinations as needed by medical team.

Skills

Weekend availability

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Animal handling

Troubleshooting

Repairs/maintenance

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists in Hoffman Estates, IL seeks a Veterinary Hospital Assistant to support the hospital team, ensure smooth operations, and safely handle animals. The role requires mechanical and animal handling skills and contributes to a clean, well-maintained hospital environment.

The duties include ward disinfection, routine maintenance of non-medical devices, treatment area cleaning, stocking supplies, event setup, and assisting with patient care workflows.