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

Who We Are:  

VCA Forest South is a multi-doctor hospital offering full service small/exotic/avian animal hospital, including boarding and grooming. We have a wide range of services including but not limited to, Orthopedics, Reproduction, Chemo Therapeutic Administration, Laser Therapy, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Soft Tissue and other Routine Surgeries. VCA Forest South has up to date diagnostic tools such as an inside lab, ultrasound and digital radiograph equipment.  

What our Veterinary Assistants do each day: 

·      Providing support to the entire veterinary hospital staff  

·      Ensure there is a clean, comfortable environment for patients and clients  

·      Ensuring that treatment areas and exam rooms remain fully stocked  

·      Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations 

·      Keep accurate records and logs 

·      Sterilize equipment 

·      Observing patients for obvious signs of health concerns and reporting any findings to senior staff 

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

Compensation: Pay range is $ 18 - 20/hr and is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.

Location: 21000 Olympian Way, Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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 CE allowance Tuition support and sponsorships Vet Tech license reimbursement Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) 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

Apply today!

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