Veterinary Assistant

VCA Forest South Animal Hospital  is looking to expand its team with a Veterinary Assistant!

Schedule : Full-time opportunities are available, with flexible shift schedules.

Compensation : $17 - 20 / hr and is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.

Location : 21000 Olympian Way, Olympia Fields, IL, 60461

• What Makes VCA Forest South Animal Hospital Unique :

We strive to exceed expectations with every interaction we have with our valued clients and beloved patients, to treat them as we would each other and our family. We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Qualifications :

Previous experience in a veterinary setting

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments

High school diploma or equivalent required

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities) :

Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures

Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)

Restrain animals safely and compassionately

Prepare and clean exam rooms

Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics

Maintain accurate medical records and support charting

Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits

Support surgery prep and recovery as needed

Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Why Join The VCA South Forest Team

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the 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

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Pet care discount

Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time.

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