Veterinary Technician

NVA General Practice; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Springbrook Animal Care Center is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our veterinary care team. You will assist veterinarians, technicians, and staff with outpatient appointments, hospitalized patients, treatments, and surgeries, while ensuring compassionate, safe, and efficient patient care.

You will handle laboratory work, medication preparation, client communication, and hospital operations, maintaining professionalism and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with outpatient appointments and hospitalized patients.
• Support treatments, procedures, and surgeries as directed by the veterinarian.
• Prepare medications and assist with laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate with clients regarding care plans, follow-ups, and hospital policies.
• Assist in hospital operations to maintain a clean, efficient work environment.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Initiative

Judgment

Teamwork

Job description

The Veterinary Assistant is an essential member of the Springbrook Animal Care Center team, supporting veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other hospital team members in providing compassionate, safe, and efficient patient care. The Veterinary Assistant assists with outpatient appointments, hospitalized patients, treatments, surgery, laboratory and diagnostic procedures, medication preparation, client communication, and hospital operations.

The Veterinary Assistant is expected to provide a positive experience for every patient and client while maintaining a professional, collaborative, and respectful approach with coworkers. The position requires initiative, sound judgment within the scope of the role, attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Veterinary Assistants are expected to follow hospital policies and procedures, work within their training and authorized scope of practice, and seek direction from a veterinarian or veterinary technician when situations are unfamiliar, fall outside their training, or require medical decision-making.

• Compensation
  • Base hourly rate of $18.00 - $26.00 based on experience
  • Eligible for hospital bonus (where applicable)
• Example of possible benefits that are to be included, if applicable
  • Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discounts