PetVets Animal Hospital | Oak Park, IL
Full-Time | In-Person | Previous Veterinary Hospital Experience Required
PetVets Animal Hospital is a privately owned, independent, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Oak Park, IL. We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who wants to be part of a skilled, supportive team where patient care, communication, and thoughtful medicine still come first.
This is not an entry-level animal care position. We are looking for someone who has already worked in a veterinary hospital or animal hospital setting and understands the pace, teamwork, communication, and patient-handling skills needed in daily practice.
The right person is dependable, compassionate, steady under pressure, comfortable with dogs and cats, and able to support doctors, technicians, patients, clients, and coworkers with professionalism and care.
What We’re Looking For First
We are looking for a veterinary assistant who can bring real clinic experience to the team.
Qualified applicants should have experience with:
- Safe animal restraint and patient handling
- Assisting doctors and technicians during exams and treatments
- Preparing exam rooms, treatment areas, and supplies
- Supporting patient care during appointments and procedures
- Communicating clearly with doctors, technicians, assistants, and front desk staff
- Helping maintain clean, stocked, organized work areas
- Following hospital procedures and medical team direction
- Working with both routine and more sensitive patient situations
Experience with blood draws, catheter placement, radiographs, lab work, surgical prep, hospitalized patient care, or medication preparation is a plus, but not required for every applicant.
We are willing to train the right experienced veterinary assistant on our specific workflow, systems, and standards.
The Person Who Will Do Well Here
You may be a strong fit for PetVets if you are:
- Experienced in a veterinary hospital or animal hospital environment
- Calm, kind, and attentive with patients
- Comfortable with safe restraint and hands-on patient care
- Able to follow directions accurately
- Dependable, punctual, and consistent
- A good communicator with coworkers and clients
- Organized and willing to help where needed
- Able to move between exam rooms, treatment, lab, radiology, and general hospital support
- Interested in learning and building stronger clinical skills
- Someone who takes patient comfort, safety, and teamwork seriously
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential part of this position because this is an in-person patient-care role that supports daily hospital operations.
About PetVets
PetVets Animal Hospital is a progressive, integrative, AAHA-accredited, 6-doctor small animal hospital located in historic Oak Park, just minutes from Chicago.
For more than 28 years, we have provided high-quality veterinary care with a strong focus on the human-animal bond, thoughtful patient care, and team-based medicine.
Our hospital offers a wide range of services and technology, including:
- Digital radiology
- Ultrasound
- Surgical CO₂ laser
- Class IV therapeutic laser
- Thermal imaging
- Acupuncture
- Rehabilitation services
- Hydrotherapy
We are a hardworking, supportive team that values skill, communication, growth, accountability, and compassionate care.
What You’ll Do
As a Veterinary Assistant, your responsibilities may include:
- Assisting doctors and technicians with appointments, exams, and treatments
- Safely restraining dogs and cats
- Preparing rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and supplies
- Helping with patient intake, history, and basic patient care
- Assisting with vaccines, medications, nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expression
- Supporting radiographs, lab work, prescriptions, and hospitalized patient care
- Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining exam rooms and treatment areas
- Communicating patient and workflow needs to the medical team
- Helping keep the hospital organized, efficient, and safe
- Supporting clients and patients with professionalism and compassion
Schedule
This is a full-time, in-person position.
Schedule includes:
- 5 days per week
- Monday through Friday
- Rotating shifts, including approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Every other Saturday, approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Alternate weekday off during weeks that include a Saturday shift
Applicants must be able to work rotating shifts and every other Saturday.
Pay and Benefits
Pay: $17-20 per hour, based on experience and skill level
Benefits currently include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance available
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Paid lunch breaks
- Paid continuing education and CE time
- Employee pet benefits
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to grow clinical skills in an established, progressive hospital
To Apply
Please apply with your resume and include your previous veterinary hospital or animal hospital experience.
We are looking to fill this position promptly and will prioritize applicants whose resumes clearly show hands-on veterinary assistant, animal hospital, kennel/assistant, technician assistant, or related veterinary clinical experience.
We look forward to meeting our next great teammate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Oak Park, IL 60304 (Required)
Work Location: In person
