Veterinary Assistant - Chicago - Wicker Park

Bond Vet is on a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond through better pet care. We offer primary and urgent care, so we’re there for pets when they need us most. Our clinics are designed with pets and people in mind: warm, friendly, and highly sniffable. We balance this design with a strong focus on technology, all built in-house, which means we can easily innovate our systems to improve the veterinary team, pet, and client experience. In July 2026, Bond Vet and Small Door Veterinary merged to build a more connected, accessible, and compassionate veterinary care experience across routine, primary, and urgent care. The combined organization will span more than 55 clinics across major Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest markets, serving over half a million pets. This role will play an important part in shaping the next chapter of our combined organization and advancing our shared mission to transform veterinary care. --- **Veterinary Assistant** **$16 - $23 per** **hour | Flexible Schedules** **Why Join Bond Vet?** Bond Vet is building the next generation of veterinary clinics from the ground up — and we’re looking for a compassionate Vet Assistant to join our team. Our **Veterinary Assistants** partner with our Veterinarians and Vet Techs to deliver exceptional care to our pets and pet parents. You will provide a high level of compassion as you interact with our clients and support our cohesive teams in whatever is needed, from scribing during visits to assisting with procedures. You are efficient, detail oriented, and a collaborative team member who is passionate about providing quality care to pets! This is a full time (40 hrs/week) position with a rotating schedule of four 10hr shifts per week. **What You’ll Get** - **Competitive Pay**: $16-$23 per hour (based on experience) - **Additional Compensation:** - Team-Based Profit Sharing Bonus - When your clinic exceeds its daily revenue goal, the extra earnings go into a shared bonus pool that is distributed among the team. Team members have earned up to an additional $250/month or more! **Comprehensive Benefits** - Medical, Dental & Vision Plans - **$0 monthly premiums for qualified individuals****Mental health support programs** - 401(k) with partial employer match - Paid Parental Leave - Commuter Benefits - Pet Bereavement Leave **Professional Growth** - **Up to 100%** Tuition Reimbursement for team members pursuing LVT/CVT/RVT **Work-Life Balance** - Schedules released at least one month in advance - Flexible Scheduling Options - In-Clinic Pet Care Discount - Generous Employee Referral Bonus (up to $8,000) **Other Perks At Bond Vet, we believe the little things matter. We’ve designed our clinics and team experience to make everyday work life more comfortable, supportive, and fun.** - **A Fur-ever Home Feeling:** A welcoming, supportive culture where people—and their pets—truly belong. 🐾 - **FIGS Scrubs Provided:** Premium FIGS scrubs supplied by us and laundered in-clinic so you can focus on patients, not laundry. - **Stocked Pantries:** Snacks, drinks, and essentials always available to keep you fueled during shifts. - **Weekend Team Lunch:** Free lunch provided for clinic teams on weekends. - **Stocked Bathrooms:** Thoughtful essentials like pads, tampons, deodorant, hair ties, and other toiletries available when you need them. - **Bond Swag Credit:** Credit to the Bond swag shop so you can rep the brand you’re proud to be part of. - **Pet & Chosen Family Bereavement Leave:** Time to grieve and care for what matters most. - **Leadership That Sets Us Apart:** Our leaders are hands-on, supportive, and invested in your growth. ### **What You'll Do:** - Scribe for our Veterinarians during visits - Support medical team members with surgeries, x-rays, treatments, and other procedures - Compassionately handle and restrain pets for exams - Record and report on patient symptoms - Clean, restock and maintain clinic common areas and exam rooms - Clearly communicate pricing estimates and treatment plans, serving as a guide through the client’s visit experience - Assist with client interactions, walk-ins, calls, scheduling, and client education as needed - Perform other duties as assigned by your team leaders ### **What We’re Looking For** - 1+ year of experience working as a veterinary assistant or kennel assistant - A working knowledge of veterinary terminology - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - High attention to detail and ability to multitask with accuracy and efficiency - A high proficiency for typing and utilizing multiple computer systems and capturing recommendations made during the course of a visit - A passion for pets! Work Authorization Bond Vet is only considering applicants who have independent, unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer. Bond Vet does not sponsor employment-based visas for this role and cannot facilitate F-1 visa STEM OPT for this position. 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**. [](http://bondvet.com/) *By submitting an application, you agree to receive SMS messages from Bond Vet regarding your application and interview process, including, but not limited to, your interviews, scheduling, offers, reference checks, background checks, and general communication throughout the process. Opt out anytime by messaging STOP. Text HELP for help. Message frequency varies and message and data rates may apply. Find more information in our [privacy policy](https://bondvet.com/privacy).* *Employment with Bond Vet is contingent upon the Company's completion of a satisfactory investigation of your background.*