Job Description
Location: 6854 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Join Our Amazing Team at VCA Mont Clare Animal Hospital!
We’re currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team.
About Us:
Our small, intimate hospital provides a comforting "family feel" to our clients and patients during their visits. The team at VCA Mont Clare, along with the clients and patients we care for, are family and are treated as such.
Our entire team, from the knowledgeable doctors to the helpful technicians and assistants to the friendly front desk, work hard to provide the best all around care for our furry family members.
If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we’d love to meet you!
Schedule: Part- time opportunity. 8 - 10 hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.
Compensation: $16 - 20/hr and the starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.
What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):
Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures
Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
Restrain animals safely and compassionately
Prepare and clean exam rooms
Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics
Maintain accurate medical records and support charting
Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits
Support surgery prep and recovery as needed
Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment
Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time.
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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.