Veterinary Assistant

City: Bloomington

State: Illinois

Hospital Name: Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center

Job Type: Support Staff

Experienced Veterinary Assistant – Full-Time

Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center – Bloomington, IL

Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center is looking for a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit, team-oriented practice. If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can utilize your clinical skills and build strong relationships with clients and patients—this could be a great fit.

We are a 4-doctor small animal hospital focusing on canine and feline medicine and surgery along with canine rehabilitation work including laser therapy and hydrotherapy. We also are growing our exotic medicine including small mammals, reptiles and small birds. Our DVMs are supported by a collaborative team of 21 including 5 CVTs.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive Team: Close-knit environment where everyone works together
• Hands-On Medicine: Opportunity to fully utilize your clinical skills
• Well-Rounded Care: Mix of preventative care, diagnostics, and surgery
• Positive Culture: Team-focused with strong communication and support

What You’ll Do

• Assist with exams and patient care
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work
• Support surgery (prep, induction, monitoring, recovery)
• Take radiographs
• Administer medications and treatments
• Provide excellent client communication and education

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Strong technical and clinical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Passion for patient care and client service

Schedule

• Full-Time 4 days a week with rotating Saturdays

What We Offer

·         Pay Range: $15.00-$21.00/hour (based on experience)

• Health insurance
• Supplemental insurance (dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• 401(k) with company match
• Student debt refinancing options
• Generous paid time off
• Free mental health benefit options

If you’re looking for a team where you can grow your skills, feel supported, and make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to connect.

Please contact us at 309-664-6320 or at info@hawthorneparkvet.com for more information or to apply. Visit our website at www.hawthorneparkvet.com.