Veterinary Assistant

Description

Veterinary Assistant

North Center Animal Hospital

Chicago, IL 

Full-time

Projected Schedule: 7:30a-4:30p or 8a-5p-based on needs, rotational Saturdays

Who we are

We are a small animal practice located in the Chicago area.  You will see it all while working as a veterinary assistant on our team!  We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to provide a positive work/life balance.  We pride ourselves on providing the best care for our four-legged furry companions!  Come learn and grow with us!

North Center Animal Hospital is now hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our INCREDIBLE team!

Qualifications: 

• One year of Veterinary Assistant experience in a veterinary setting preferred, not required 
• has strong communication skills
• is a team player
• believes in superior customer service
• has a flexible schedule 

You’ll Grow with Us  

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

Benefits – our care in action  

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include: 

• ​​​​​​Compensation-$21-23/hr-total compensation
• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​   
• Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k program 
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
• and so much more! 

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $21-23/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location 

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.