Veterinary Assistant
- Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA
- Highland Park, IL
- 6mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
VCA Cairo Animal Hospital is adding a Veterinary Assistant to our amazing team!
Location: 1170 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035
Compensation: $ 19 - $ 23 / hr and is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.
Schedule: Full-time, 8- to 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a veterinary setting
- A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
- High school diploma or equivalent required
What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):
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
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
Benefits of joining the VCA Cairo Veterinary Hospital Team!
Ready to build a career centered on compassion and collaboration? Apply today and help shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time.
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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.