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title: "Veterinary Assistant"
company: "Veterinary Practice Partners"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/veterinary-practice-partners"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/veterinary-practice-partners-veterinary-assistant-390ab7a6-fc4c-42bc-b489-e313cc46c999"
apply_url: "https://boards.greenhouse.io/veterinarypracticepartners/jobs/8838075002?gh_jid=8838075002"
workplace: onsite
location: "Peoria, IL"
employment_type: unspecified
seniority: mid
role: other
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-09-23T16:13:43.000Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-23T16:39:15.690Z
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# Veterinary Assistant

**Veterinary Practice Partners** · Peoria, IL

Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/veterinarypracticepartners/jobs/8838075002?gh_jid=8838075002

## About the role

**Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant** to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

**What to Expect**

As you join our mission to provide optimal medical care for all our patients in a warm, friendly, inviting atmosphere that encourages our clients' participation and comfort, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.

- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today

- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

**Salary: **$17.00-$20.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. We also offer uniform allowance!

**Schedule**: This is a full-time position. Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, working four 10-hour shifts with a consistent day off each week. Rotating Saturdays, 7:45 AM–12:00 PM.

**Key Responsibilities: **

- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries

- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately

- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces

- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples

- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian

- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed

- Maintain accurate medical records

- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits

- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

**Qualifications:**

- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required.

- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.

- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

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**** About Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic**

As a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary medical facility in Peoria, Illinois, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch medical, surgical, and dental care through our professional and courteous staff. Our team is highly skilled in PennHip evaluations, A-Stamp certifications, TPLO procedures, orthopedic surgery, abdominal ultrasounds, and echocardiography. We are dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative healthcare, and providing health-related education.

#VETASST

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