VCA Animal Hospitals·Quincy, Illinois
Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, procedures, and animal restraint. Maintain a clean hospital environment and support patient care through diagnostics and medical charting.
Previous experience in a veterinary setting A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field Excellent communication and teamwork skills Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments High school diploma or equivalent required What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities): Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration) Restrain animals safely and compassionately Prepare and clean exam rooms Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics Maintain accurate medical records and support charting Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits Support surgery prep and recovery as needed Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment Some of the many benefits we provide: Access to the community and financial resources of a large veterinary group Leadership and advancement opportunities Medical, dental & vision insurance Employer-paid short term disability insurance and life insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) Provided scrubs Free wellness and self-care resources Generous hospital discount for your pets and product discounts Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Interested in this opportunity? Apply Now! We look forward to hearing from you. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in a veterinary setting. Candidates must be comfortable handling dogs and cats of all temperaments and possess strong communication skills.
Market context
In Illinois, veterinary assistant roles are commonly driven by ongoing demand in clinics that need dependable support for patient handling, client flow, and evening or swing coverage. These positions are competitive because employers often look for at least 1 year of experience, strong restraint skills, compassion, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your shift availability and highlight hands-on animal handling experience in your application.
