Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • USD $18 - USD $24 / hour • 2m ago

VCA Ark Animal Hospital is growing, and we’re excited to welcome a full-time Veterinary Assistant to our dedicated and compassionate team!

Schedule: Full-time | 4 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift

Compensation: $18–$24/hour (based on skill set and relevant hospital experience).

About Us:

VCA Ark is proud to be AAHA-accredited and committed to practicing gold-standard medicine while prioritizing our patients’ physical and emotional well-being. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment that values patient advocacy, teamwork, and continued professional growth.

About the Role

As a key member of our Patient Care Team, you’ll support our doctors and technicians in delivering exceptional medical care and an outstanding client experience.

This role requires a minimum of 9 months of hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Performing diagnostic procedures such as blood draws, fecal exams, and cytology preparation
Placing IV catheters and administering medications via multiple routes
Monitoring anesthesia and assisting with surgical preparation and recovery
Assisting with dental cleanings and dental radiographs
Supporting DVMs during exams and medical procedures
Educating clients and providing clear discharge instructions
Accurately documenting patient care in electronic medical records
Supporting hospital workflow and patient comfort throughout the day

Benefits of Joining the VCA Ark Team

VCA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, plus fertility benefits
Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave
100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
401(k) with increasing employer contributions
100% employer-paid professional liability and life insurance (equal to one year’s salary)
Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs
Nationwide VCA hospital transfer opportunities
Plus more!

Apply Today! If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine, thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, and want to grow your career with a team that values your experience and voice—we’d love to meet you!

Location: 3235 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

If you are a current associate, you will 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