Advanced Veterinary Assistant - Chicago

“What I love most is working with individuals dedicated to supporting one another. There's a spirit amongst the team to help each other grow, learn, and accomplish goals— both personally and professionally.” — Christina C., Senior Nurse

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for extraordinary advanced veterinary assistants to join our team. We believe the role of a conventional veterinary assistant has not realized its full potential in any GP or urgent-care clinical environment, and it is our mission to bring this role to the modern day. 

Here at Bond Vet, our advanced veterinary assistants use their medical knowledge and clinical skills to provide routine and urgent care every day. You’ll participate in surgery and dental procedures, run some of your own appointments with assistants, and educate the pet parents who walk in our door. We'll look out for you and encourage you to grow your skill set, helping you learn and setting up appropriate CE events and mentorship to support you through your career with us.  

This is a full time (30-40 hrs/week) position with a rotating schedule of 10 hr shifts.

What You'll Do:

• Focus on patient care; with support from our veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians you'll be able to concentrate on the patients in front of you. These will include but not be limited to:
• Patient Handling and Husbandry
• Client education
• Surgical/dental and anesthesia management
• Detailed record keeping 
• Diagnostic management
• Medication administration
• Emergency triage and response

• Work alongside veterinarians and veterinary technicians from all corners of our industry, pushing the boundaries of veterinary medicine and providing top-quality patient care, supporting communities across your region.
• Supported by our Medical leadership team, attend monthly educational events and activities to help grow your knowledge and develop your career.
• On-staff specialists will help you navigate new cases and realms of medicine.

• Use innovative technologies, new medical equipment, and more as you pilot clinic tools that have not yet broken into the mainstream.
• Embrace the future of AI-assisted technologies, enabling you to focus on the care you deliver. 

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay | $21-$28/hour based on experience
• Shift Differential / Premium Rate based on day of the week, location, and tenure
• Team-Based Profit Sharing Bonus - together we all win.
• CE Stipend & Additional Time Off for CE for licensed individuals to keep your mind and skills sharp
• Opportunities for Tuition Assistance for staff pursuing LVT/CVT/RVT
• 401(k) with partial employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave of up to 16 weeks paid over your time at Bond
• Discounts on in-clinic services for pets
• Membership to Rocket Lawyer
• Commuter Benefits
• Medical, dental & vision plan options 
• Access to mental health support via EAP, Talkspace, & Ginger through medical plan provider and MyStrength
• 100% covered medical plans for qualified employees
• HSA plan option with employer contribution 
• Figs scrubs & stocked pantries to keep you comfortable and full all day long!

You Have:

• 3+ years experience as a veterinary assistant
• Preferred skillset includes proficiency in:
• Venipuncture including jugular vein
• IV injections
• IV catheter placement
• Radiograph positioning
• Monitoring anesthesia
• Dental prophylaxis and radiographs

At ​​Bond Vet, we’re proud to be vet founded and vet led.  We are on a mission to enhance the human-animal bond through innovative urgent and primary care combined with seasoned expertise, friendliness, and compassion. Our clinics combine modern design, seamless technology, and a collaborative culture. We believe veterinary professionals deserve a career they love, not just a job. Our unique offerings include work-life flexibility, competitive pay and the chance to shape your own path. With industry-leading NPS scores, our approach resonates. Join us for a rewarding career where we work happy, feel empowered and are obsessed with pets. bondvet.com

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Bond Vet is only considering applicants who have independent unrestricted valid authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer and accept new employment for this position. Bond Vet does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position and cannot facilitate F-1 visa STEM OPT for this role.