Scout Veterinary Urgent Care

Veterinary Assistant

Scout Veterinary Urgent Care  •  $19 - $23/hr  •  Wheaton, IL (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Become an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant – Wheaton, IL


As a Veterinary Assistant at Scout, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our clinical team and ensuring a smooth, efficient experience for pets and their people. You’ll assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care, maintain a clean and organized environment, and help deliver exceptional service during urgent visits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
  • Safely restrain animals and assist with diagnostics and sample collection
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of exam rooms, equipment, and common areas
  • Prepare medications and supplies as directed
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners
  • Assist with patient intake, discharge, and follow-up care
  • Uphold Scout’s standards for safety, empathy, and teamwork

Qualifications
Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience in a veterinary or animal care setting
  • Strong animal handling skills and comfort with urgent/emergent cases
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred:

  • Veterinary Assistant Certification or coursework
  • Experience in urgent care or emergency veterinary settings
  • Familiarity with veterinary software and digital records

Work Style & Culture Fit
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You’re calm under pressure, eager to learn, and committed to delivering care with kindness and respect. At Scout, we value collaboration, curiosity, and a shared passion for helping pets and their families.

Compensation & Benefits
We offer all the benefits you’ve come to expect – and then some.

  • $19 – $23/hour
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • CE: if it moves your medicine forward, we're in!
  • Uniform support
  • 401(k) with match after 90 days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional development support

If you're ready to grow your career in a place that values your voice and your impact, we’d love to connect.

Scout Veterinary Urgent Care

About Scout Veterinary Urgent Care

Scout Veterinary Urgent Care was created with a simple goal: to help make the unexpected moments of pet ownership easier. Our dedicated urgent care practices are here to support both the veterinary community and the pet community by providing accessible care when pets need it most, filling the widening gap between primary care and specialty care. Our modern and technology-driven practices are designed to make life easier for our team while providing same-day and next-day appointments to the city’s ever-growing population of dogs and cats. Cases range from routine last minute care to those requiring more extensive in-house diagnostics, treatments and nursing care.

Scout was built on the premise that the veterinary profession can and should be better. We can have better mental health, provide better care, be better partners, support our teams better and grow better together. Come join a better way at Scout!

Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
2022
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