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Veterinary Assistant

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In-Office
Western Springs, IL, USA
17-24 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Western Springs, IL, USA
17-24 Hourly
Entry level
Supports veterinarians and technicians with animal restraint, examinations, vaccinations, treatments, patient observation, recordkeeping, equipment sterilization, stocking, and maintaining clean, comfortable treatment areas. Advocates for patient safety and comfort while supporting hospital staff and client care in a full-time veterinary hospital environment.
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VCA Boone Animal Hospital is expanding and seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant!


Compensation  $17.00 – $24.00/hour  
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

  

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Thursday with rotating Saturdays.


About the Role:

At VCA Boone Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care while creating a compassionate, welcoming experience for pets and their families. Our team takes pride in maintaining high standards of medicine and patient care, including our AAHA accreditation, Cat Friendly practice, and Fear Free Certified Professionals who are dedicated to reducing stress and making every visit as comfortable as possible for our patients.


Our Veterinary Assistants support our veterinarians and technicians in all aspects of animal care by restraining our patients during physical exams, treatments, and procedures.  They are an advocate for our patients to ensure they receive the proper care in a safe and comfortable manner.


We want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing support to the entire veterinary hospital staff 
  • Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients 
  • Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked 
  • Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
  • Keep accurate records and logs
  • Sterilize equipment
  • Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff
  • Plus so much more!

Total Rewards  

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:  


  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
  • 401(k) with company match  
  • Paid vacation and sick time  
  • Paid parental leave  
  • Infertility and gender affirmation benefits  
  • Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health  
  • Financial wellness tools including Vault   
  • Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs  

Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) 


If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with a hospital that feels like home, apply today and let’s create something paws-itively amazing together!


Location: 4720 Commonwealth Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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