Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Full Job Posting
Looking for a clinic where you can grow your skills, work with an amazing team, and make a real difference in the lives of pets every day? Keep reading 👀
We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who’s passionate about patient care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings positive energy to the team. If you love hands-on medicine, helping pet parents feel supported, and working alongside people who genuinely care, this could be your perfect fit ✨
This role is way more than just helping hold patients — you’ll be an important part of the medical team and play a huge role in keeping our clinic running smoothly while delivering top-tier care.
💼 What You’ll Be Doing:
Assisting veterinarians and technicians with appointments, treatments, and procedures
Safely restraining patients and helping make visits as stress-free as possible
Supporting patient care from check-in to discharge
Preparing exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces
Assisting with diagnostics including radiographs, lab samples, and patient monitoring
Helping with hospitalized patient care, feeding, cleaning, walking, and comfort care
Educating clients on medications, preventative care, and post-treatment instructions
Maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the clinic
Supporting smooth clinic flow while multitasking like a pro
Bringing compassion, teamwork, and good vibes to every shift 🐶🐱
✨ Why You’ll Love Working Here:
You’ll work with a supportive team that actually values assistants
Opportunity to continue learning and growing your veterinary skills
Fast-paced environment where every day is different
A clinic culture that’s collaborative, positive, and team-focused
Plenty of puppy and kitten moments to boost your serotonin 🐾
Clients who truly love their pets and appreciate what we do
🎓 What We’re Looking For:
Veterinary assistant experience required
Passion for patient care and client education
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy clinic
Reliability, professionalism, and compassion for both pets and people
Fear Free handling knowledge or interest is a plus ✨
💖 What We Offer:
- Competitive pay + benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive leadership and team culture
- A fun environment where your hard work is appreciated
- A chance to make a real impact in the lives of pets and their families every day
Qualifications
- Veterinary assistant experience required
- Passion for patient care and client education
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy clinic
- Reliability, professionalism, and compassion for both pets and people
- 💖
Preferred Qualifications
- Fear Free handling knowledge or interest is a plus ✨
About O'Brien Veterinary Group
Operates a network of community-focused veterinary hospitals and clinics.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsApply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at O'Brien Veterinary Group
Kennel Attendant
Bolingbrook, USA
Veterinary Client Service Representative
Lansing, USA
Veterinarian Opportunity with a 4‐Day Work Week in Chicagoland
Bolingbrook, USA
Associate Veterinarian
Lansing, USA
Certified Veterinary Technician
Lansing, USA
Veterinarian Opportunity with a 4‐Day Work Week in Chicagoland
Bolingbrook, USA
Veterinarian
Knightstown, USA
Associate Veterinarian
Blue Island, USA