Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Bartlett, IL. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the veterinary care team at True Vet Heartland PLLC. The assistant helps provide safe, compassionate, and efficient care throughout patients’ visits or stays. By supporting examinations, diagnostics, treatments, patient handling, laboratory work, recovery, and clinic readiness, the role contributes to coordinated patient care and a positive client experience.

What you'll do

• Assist with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• safely handle and restrain patients
• support preparation, recovery, monitoring, feeding, weighing, and exercise
• observe and report changes in patient condition
• prepare diagnostic samples under supervision
• ready supplies and treatment areas
• clean and disinfect clinical spaces and equipment
• support client service, phones, appointments, and patient records as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

bartlett il

true vet heartland

veterinary care

patient handling

clinical support

laboratory samples

animal care

infection control

patient records

paid training

mentorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid on-the-job training, professional mentorship, coaching, and opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance.

Why this role

The posting requires two or more years of veterinary-field experience and describes paid on-the-job training and mentorship.

About the employer

True Vet Heartland PLLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.