Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Lansing Animal Hospital
  • Lansing, Illinois
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Experienced Veterinary Assistant Wanted!

    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

    If you’re ready to join a clinic that values teamwork, growth, and exceptional patient care, we’d love to meet you

    Apply today! Questions? Contact our clinical staff recruiter, at 

    ashley@obrienvetgroup.com

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLansing, Illinois

    Skills

    • Clinical Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Trainingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Medicineunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Preventive Medicineunmatched
    • Radiographyunmatched
    • Specimens/Samplesunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Veterinary Medicineunmatched

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