# Veterinary Assistant - Company: [Chessielanevet]() - Location: Ottawa, Illinois, United States - Team: Clinic Staff - Posted: August 5, 2026 ## Job description # ๐Ÿพย **Love animals? Looking for a career where every day is different?** ๐Ÿฉบ **Chessie Lane Animal Hospital** in **Ottawa, Illinois** is growing, and we're looking for an enthusiastic **Veterinary Assistant** to join our incredible team! If you're someone who loves caring for pets, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys being part of a team that truly has each other's backs, keep reading. ๐Ÿ‘‡ ### What you'll be doing: โœจ Supporting our veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care โœจ Helping educate pet parents and making sure they feel informed and confident about their pet's care โœจ Assisting with appointments, treatments, and keeping patients comfortable throughout their visit โœจ Caring for our boarding guests by feeding, walking, monitoring, and making them feel at home โœจ Cleaning and maintaining kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and the hospital to keep everything running smoothly โœจ Restraining patients safely during exams and procedures โœจ Restocking supplies, preparing rooms, and jumping in wherever the team needs you โœจ Delivering compassionate care and creating a positive experience for every pet and every client No two days are the same, and that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding. ### We're looking for someone who: ๐Ÿถ Has a genuine passion for animal care ๐Ÿ’ฌ Loves connecting with people and providing great client education ๐Ÿค Works well in a team and is always willing to lend a hand โšก Stays organized and positive in a busy environment ๐Ÿฉบ Has veterinary experience (preferred, but we'd love to meet motivated candidates eager to learn!) ๐Ÿ“… Is available to work Saturdays ### Why Chessie Lane? โค๏ธ A supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together ๐Ÿ“ˆ Opportunities to grow your skills and career ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive pay and benefits ๐ŸŽ‰ A fun, positive workplace where your work truly makes a difference ๐Ÿพ Daily puppy cuddles, kitten snuggles, and rewarding moments with pets and their families If you're ready to build a career helping animals while working with an amazing team, we'd love to meet you! **Apply today and come grow with us. Questions? Contact our clinical staff recruiter at [ashley@obrienvetgroup.com](mailto:ashley@obrienvetgroup.com)** ## Apply [Apply on Chessielanevet]() Canonical job page: