Part-Time Veterinary Assistant
About this role
CARY GROVE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Part Time Veterinary Assistant - Average 10-20 hours/per week. NO WEEKENDS!!
Cary Grove Animal Hospital in Cary, IL
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour (based on experience)
Cary Grove Animal Hospital ihas an immediate opening for a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant. We are a 3 doctor veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to our animal patients and exceptional service to their owners. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about animals and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
Veterinary Assistants are expected to have excellent communication skills, be reliable, efficient, maintain a professional appearance, and work in a team setting.
Wage range will depend on skill set and experience. Licensed veterinary technicians also encouraged to apply. The position we are looking to fill is for helping with outpatient services.
Our hospital is well equipped with digital medical records, full in house lab, digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, ultrasound, advanced surgical monitoring, TonoVet, Class 4 therapy laser, and more.
What You’ll Do
Client interaction is a major part of this role, including:
- Running appointments and obtaining accurate patient histories
- Client education on vaccines, preventatives, and wellness care
- Reviewing treatment plans and estimates
- Discharging patients and reviewing medications
- Follow-up calls and client communication
- Venipuncture and sample collection
- Administering SQ injections and fluids
- Radiograph positioning
- Lab sample preparation (fecal, urine, cytology)
- Cleaning and maintaining hospital areas
What We’re Looking For
- At least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience in a veterinary hospital
- A strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Comfortable with animal restraint and handling
- Basic knowledge of vaccines and common medications
- A dependable and adaptable team player who brings energy and positivity to work
- Experience with EMR/veterinary software
- Knowledge of common diseases and treatment
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Mental health support with 24/7 access
- Annual scrub allowance
- Free RACE-approved CE platform (including VA and tech-specific content)
- Incentive programs recognizing team contributions to great care
- Personal pet care discounts at all CVP locations + pet insurance discounts
Come join a progressive, growing, updated animal hospital that will allow you to utilize your skills to the fullest and grow in a fun work environment. We have a well established team and value work-life balance.
You may learn more about our practice at www.carygroveanimalhospital.com.
Company at a glance
At Community Veterinary Partners, we believe a kinder, more compassionate world begins with how we care—for animals, for people, and for each other.
We’re a growing community of over 140 locally led general practice, exotic, large animal, and ER/Specialty veterinary hospitals, across 18 states, united by a shared mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people.
Each hospital in our community has its own story, culture, and values—and we believe in honoring and celebrating that individuality. What brings us together is a commitment to care that’s not just clinically excellent, but deeply human in spirit.
Our work is guided by four core pillars
- Elevate Care: through clinical autonomy, innovation, and shared expertise
- Champion People: with well-being support, mentorship, and career growth
- Enhance Experiences: for our teams, clients, and patients alike
- Expand Impact: in the communities we serve and the profession we love
Whether it’s mentoring the next generation of doctors, hosting clinical trials, fostering leadership, or helping a team open the doors to a new hospital, CVP is building something lasting: a trusted community where veterinary professionals feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead.
We’re not just in the business of veterinary medicine—we’re building a place where people grow, teams thrive, and every meaningful moment of care makes a difference.
Top Benefits
- Mental health support
- Annual scrub allowance
- Free RACE-approved CE platform
- Incentive programs
- Personal pet care discounts
- Pet insurance discounts
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