VCA Ark Animal Hospital is growing, and were 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, youll 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 years salary) Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs Nationwide VCA hospital transfer opportunities Plus more! Apply Today! If youre 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 voicewed love to meet you! Location: 3235 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians including 500 who are board-certified specialists nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
