What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Join Our Team as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant at VCA Bolingbrook Animal Hospital!
At VCA Bolingbrook Animal Hospital in Bolingbrook, IL, your unique skills and interests make you a valuable team member. If you're seeking a supportive environment that helps you achieve your personal goals while providing resources for career growth, we want you on our team!
Position Details:
- Location: 475 N. Bolingbrook Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
- Schedule: Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling, up to 40 hours per week
Responsibilities:
As a Veterinary Assistant at VCA Bolingbrook, you will:
- Assist doctors and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians in providing high-quality medical care
- Prepare examination rooms by ensuring they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies
- Restrain and handle pets safely and compassionately during examinations and treatments
- Perform basic laboratory tests and prepare samples for more complex tests
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Educate clients on pet care, health, and wellness
- Assist with surgical procedures and post-operative care
- Support the front desk staff with client interactions and appointment scheduling as needed
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant
- Proficient in animal restraint, venipuncture, IM/SQ injections, client communication, and medical charting
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Basic knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
About VCA Bolingbrook
VCA Bolingbrook has proudly served the community since 1973! Over the years, we've expanded to care for clients and patients from many Chicago suburbs. For 42 years, we have been AAHA-accredited, adhering to their high standards every day. We offer routine services such as wellness care, surgical and dental procedures, and advanced services like orthopedic surgery, echocardiograms, and cold laser therapy. Our clients and patients feel at ease with our trusted medical team.
Meet the VCA Bolingbrook Team
Our team at VCA Bolingbrook is a blend of long-term associates and enthusiastic new faces. We have four dedicated doctors, committed leadership, outstanding technicians, hard-working assistants, and a vibrant front desk staff. We foster a fun and supportive environment, encouraging each other’s interests. Teamwork is central to our daily operations, ensuring every team member contributes to providing the best care for our patients and the best service for our clients.
Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance (company-paid)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
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
