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Veterinary Assistant-Neurology
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A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$33,749 / year median in Illinois
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Description Veterinary Assistant
- Neurology Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Hoffman Estates, IL Full-time: 3-day work week More than a word, care is present in everything you do, at Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists
- Hoffman Estates, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care. Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists-Hoffman Estates is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our Neurology team. Role Responsibilities Support Neurology team to ensure quality patient care Assist Neurology team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow. Assist in taking radiographs, running lab work and various technical skills Assist in preparing patients for procedures, MRI and surgery Communication with clients including obtaining histories and discharging patients Experience & Skills Requirements Veterinary Assistant experience required One year or more of experience in a veterinary hospital-surgery experience preferred Be professional and courteous Ability to multitask Excellent communication and client service skills This position requires a love of animals and the ability to warmly welcome and compassionately care for a wide variety of pets 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 Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short
- and long
- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Competitive compensation: $23-25/hr 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet Subsidized backup childcare and elder care Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan support tools and assistance •Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week.
Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. About Thrive Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.