What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant – Privately Owned, AAHA Accredited Hospital position at LePar Animal Hospital?
🐾 Veterinary Technicians & Assistants – Join a Team That Invests in YOU
💡 Why LePar
- Privately owned (not corporate)
- AAHA-Accredited since 1986
- Fear Free Certified team
- One-on-one mentorship supportive onboarding
- Real career growth, not just a “job”
- Modern, progressive medicine with the latest tech
🌟 Who We Are
LePar Animal Hospital has been proudly serving Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, and the south Chicagoland area since 1948—and we’re still growing!
We’re a 7-doctor, full-service small animal hospital blending progressive medicine integrative care. From advanced imaging and surgery to acupuncture and stem cell therapy, you’ll use your skills in ways that make a real difference.
Our team is close-knit, collaborative, and constantly learning together.
“LePar has undoubtedly been the greatest work environment I have encountered in my career. From the technicians to reception to doctors to management, LePar has the greatest staff I’ve had the pleasure of working with.”
— LePar Team Member
🙌 Who You Are
- Energetic, proactive, and a true team player
- Committed to excellent patient care strengthening the human-animal bond
- A credentialed tech, experienced assistant, or recent grad ready to grow
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Open to learning, feedback, and supporting others
🐕 What You’ll Do
- Use your full skill set: gentle and effective patient restraint, filling prescriptions, topical and oral medication administration, assisting with x-rays, and client education.
- Use or develop more skills: blood drawing, IV catheter placement, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgery prep and nursing, x-ray positioning, emergency procedures
- Practice Fear Free care: reduce stress, improve comfort, create positive visits
- Contribute to culture: support your teammates, share knowledge, keep things positive
(Some evening Saturday availability required — no holidays!)
💰 Pay & Perks
- $16–$20/hr based on experience
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Health & dental insurance (full-time)
- 401(k) with match
- PTO paid lunch breaks
- Uniforms provided (you pick your style)
- CE allowance license fees covered (credentialed techs)
- Fear Free certification included
- Employee discounts
- Bonus.ly recognition program (earn rewards for supporting your team)
- Free use of our staff condo in Tulum, Mexico 🏖️
- NO holidays required
🚀 Why This Role is Different
At LePar, you’re not just “filling a shift.” You’re joining a practice that:
- Listens to your ideas
- Encourages growth and advancement
- Respects work-life balance
- Believes in teamwork having fun along the way
✅ Apply Today
If you’re ready to be part of a supportive, growth-focused team, we’d love to meet you. Apply now and start building your future with LePar Animal Hospital.
Salary : $16 - $20