Veterinary Technician - Privately Owned, AAHA Accredited Practice

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinary Technicians & Assistants 

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 9-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: blood draws, IV catheter placement, anesthesia induction + monitoring, surgical nursing, x-rays, emergency care, and client education
• 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 is required)

Pay & Perks

• $20–$28/hr based on experience
• $2,000 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.

AI Notice: LePar Animal Hospital may use the following AI tools to assist with hiring for this position: Otter.ai (Otter.ai, Inc.), used to transcribe interviews with candidate permission; and Claude (Anthropic) and/or the unpaid version of ChatGPT (OpenAI), used to analyze resumes and to analyze and summarize interview transcripts. These tools never make final decisions on hiring, promotion, or termination; a human reviewer always does.