Veterinary Assistant

Lake Forest Animal Hospital Hiring Full-Time Veterinary Assistant

Lake Forest Animal Hospital routinely performs cardiac and abdominal ultrasounds as well as digital radiography for non-invasive diagnostics, often utilizing these resources to perform an extensive range of surgical procedures. We still refer patients with advanced cases to specialists in the area and maintain a good relationship within our veterinary community. We frequently tag-team cases to ensure complex cases are seen by experts in the field while offering supplemental and diagnostic checkups at affordable costs. For healthy patients, or those with chronic health concerns, we routinely offer wellness checkups, vaccinations, and standard medical care to local pets. In line with our vision for providing state-of-the-art medical care, we are excited to have finished renovating and expanding our original building. Initially 2900 square feet, the new facility has transformed to a 7500sq ft building filled with the most up-to-date equipment. Our goal is to continue providing a high standard of medical care at a greater capacity, while maintaining our personalized and compassionate relationship with clients and their beloved pets. Join our team today!

About the Role

Lake Forest Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team. You'll work alongside experienced Veterinary Assistants and support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily operations of our busy hospital. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, skilled, and eager to grow within the veterinary field.

What You'll Need

• At least 1 year of experience in an animal hospital
• Proficiency in animal restraint
• Knowledge of vaccine protocols
• Ability to communicate the importance of preventives to clients
• Experience with Avimark software (preferred)

Why Join Us?

Work with a supportive, passionate team. Access to a peer network of 5,000+ veterinary professionals. 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Veterinary Technician programs. Learning & Development opportunities to support your long-term career goals.

Hospital Hours

Ready to join a team that values your skills and growth? Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career with Lake Forest Animal Hospital!

Position Skills

Position Requirements

Pay range of $13.35-$25.70 / hour based on experience. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision). Retirement Plan (401k). Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D). Short Term Disability. Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays). Mission Pet Health offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs. Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24 / 7. Discounted Veterinary Care. EAP (Employee Assistance Program). A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth. Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health is a veterinarian-led, people-focused, and pet-obsessed organization. We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we dofrom mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values Work Together, Amaze, and Grow which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for. So, what's in it for you at Mission? Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development. Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry. A culture where YOUR well-being comes first. We're on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the worldand we'd love for YOU to be a part of it! Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most the medicine and caring for their patients. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we've earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company's third consecutive Top 25 ranking.