Veterinary Medical Assistant — Growth & CE Opportunities

Suveto; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure & CE reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

VSOP grants

Job summary

West Loop Veterinary Care in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood seeks a Veterinary Medical Assistant to join a state-of-the-art, AAHA-accredited practice. You will support veterinarians with patient care, client communication, surgery monitoring, lab work, and hospital upkeep.

Competitive pay, licensure reimbursement, and CE opportunities are offered. The role emphasizes compassionate teamwork, ongoing training, and the chance to grow within a dynamic veterinary hospital.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in surgical prep, IV catheter placement, digital radiology, and lab procedures.
• Interest in dental and oral healthcare.
• Strong communication and client-service skills.
• Flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Educate clients on preventative healthcare and provide follow-up.
• Communicate patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture and in-house lab tests; prepare forms for outside labs.
• Admit and discharge patients following protocols.
• Proficient use of practice software for medication dispensing and documentation.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by the veterinarian.
• Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and initiate fluid therapy as needed.

Skills

Surgical prep

IV catheter placement

Digital radiology

Lab procedures

Communication

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Job description

West Loop Veterinary Care in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood seeks a Veterinary Medical Assistant to join a state-of-the-art, AAHA-accredited practice. You will support veterinarians with patient care, client communication, surgery monitoring, lab work, and hospital upkeep.

Competitive pay, licensure reimbursement, and CE opportunities are offered. The role emphasizes compassionate teamwork, ongoing training, and the chance to grow within a dynamic veterinary hospital.