Veterinary Hospital Assistant
Location
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-2 years
Compensation
$18 - $20 per hour
Posted
6h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Hospital Assistant supports the veterinary team by ensuring smooth hospital operations and providing basic care. Key responsibilities include thorough cleaning and disinfection of hospital areas, routine maintenance of non-medical devices, and assisting with patient and animal handling as requested by the medical team.
Job Overview:
The Hospital Assistant provides ease of flow and the basic needs for the hospital team to perform their medical duties. Mechanical and animal handling skills are required. Duties include, but not limited to:
Thoroughly clean and disinfect the ward areas of the hospital as often as necessary (i.e. to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent)
Provide routine maintenance on all non-medical devices which would include but not be limited to:
kennel doors
breakroom appliances
laundry machinery
outside play yard turfing
Thoroughly clean treatment areas and follow proper procedures for the cleaning of isolation
Assist with various departments stock supplies
Event set up and dismantle
Assist employee enrichment inventory
Assist employee engagement functions
At the request of the medical care team, assist with patient and animal handling for examination and other procedures
Our Ideal Candidate:
Has weekend availability
Is comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds
Has experience with companion animal restraint and basic handling skills
Must be willing to learn and apply knowledge and skills in controlling/handling individual animal temperament
Possess the ability to troubleshoot and fix issues efficiently
Has a knack for repairs and keeping things in optimal condition
Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
Competitive compensation: $18-20/hr
Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and so much more!
Updated 6h ago
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Experience
0-2 years
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Employment
Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
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Compensation and benefits
Compensation
$18 - $20 per hour
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Company
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Team size
Growing team
Location
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
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.
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Veterinary Hospital Assistant
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States • Full Time