Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant at VCA Woodstock Veterinary Clinic Schedule : Part-time opportunity, 2 - 3 shifts per week. About Our Hospital VCA Woodstock Veterinary Clinic has been serving Woodstock, Illinois, and the surrounding areas since 1950. We are proud to be AAHA-accredited, and we provide high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them. The Opportunity As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine. What You’ll Do Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures Collect patient histories and support client communication Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics Maintain accurate medical records Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day What We’re Looking For 1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience Strong work ethic and willingness to learn Excellent communication and teamwork skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Passion for patient care and client service Compensation $17 - 20/hr and range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

Your Next Career Step Starts Here VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today. 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.