VCA Lakeshore Animal Hospital is expanding its team and looking for a Veterinary Assistant.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling. We utilize a 4 x 10 hour work week.

Compensation: $ 17 - $24 /hr. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.

In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.  Duties will include:
• Maintaining medical records. 
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients. 
• Filling prescriptions. 
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

• Assisting with blood draws and catheters

• Seeing appointments and obtaining a history. Completing the physical examinations with the doctor.

• Maintaining cleanliness of the hospital throughout the day.

QUALIFICATIONS 

2+ years of clinical experience as a Veterinary AssistantPassion for Veterinary Medicine  

About Us:

At VCA Lake Shore Animal Hospital we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.

Located in Chicago and serving surrounding communities, our veterinarians, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityLeadership opportunitiesCareer development programsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesFree mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)Referral bonusesMedical, dental & vision insuranceGenerous pet care discountsLife, long and short-term disability insurancePaid parental leavePaid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay401(k) (company match

If you are interested in providing compassionate veterinary care with an easy-to-love team, apply today! We look forward to speaking with you.

Address: 960 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

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