Veterinary Assistant

Chicago, IL

Part-Time: flexible scheduling including 2 Saturday shifts per month

At Village West Veterinary, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we believe in providing the best veterinary care possible for our patients. We treat each patient as if they were our own giving our clients peace of mind that their pets are receiving not only great care but the love and attention they deserve. We provide The Ukrainian Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, West Town Logan Square, and the rest of downtown Chicago with high-quality, friendly general practice veterinary medicine, and surgery.

Our hospital is equipped with the most cutting‑edge technology including ultrasound, dental x‑rays, and in‑house laboratory equipment.

Village West Veterinary is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

• MINIMUM of 1 year experience as a Veterinary Assistant-preferred
• The ability to maintain a positive work environment
• The ability to work collectively with team members in a supportive environment
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective in multi‑tasking (prioritizing and accomplishing tasks)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM or Hospital Leadership.
• Assist other members on the medical team with restraining, handling, and lifting of animals
• Process and Submit Lab work, both in‑house labs and Laboratory partners
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns, towels, etc.)
• Facility maintenance of kennels, floors, trash, restrooms, laundry, etc.
• The ability to prepare and explain medications with clients.
• Stock supplies in treatment area, exam rooms, surgical suite and pharmacy
• Provide supportive care to hospitalized patients as directed by a veterinary technician or attending veterinarian (such as monitoring patient's vitals, any needed medication administration, Providing clean kennels and litter pans, walking patients as needed)
• Other duties assigned such as Reception tasks that include answering phones, scheduling appointments, Client check‑out process, client communication related to patient follow up or laboratory results.
• Proficient with blood draws, IV catheter placements, and anesthesia/surgery
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms and accurate information.

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive compensation: $19-21/hr
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance
• Some…