Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is an onsite position located in Chicago, IL. Compensation is $17—$22 USD per hour, and this role supports the clinical team at GoodVets Lakeview in delivering high-quality animal care. This role exists to assist doctors and technicians in providing excellent medical services while maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming hospital environment. The assistant contributes to the team by ensuring facilities are well-stocked, patients are monitored, and surgical areas are prepared for procedures.

What you'll do

• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas
• feed, walk, bathe, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients
• safely restrain animals for exams, treatments, and procedures
• collect and label samples for diagnostic testing
• prepare surgical and exam rooms
• observe and report signs of illness or distress
• keep areas stocked
• assist with medication dispensing and records
• support technicians in prepping patients for surgery and diagnostics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

chicago il

veterinary assistant

goodvets

animal care

patient care

clinical support

onsite

weekend required

$17-$22/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• generous paid time off
• employee discounts on veterinary care and products.

About the employer

GoodVets is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.