Certified Veterinary Technician

Salary: $25.00 - $30 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. $2,000 Sign On Bonus!

Schedule: Full time and part time hours available. 

• Full-Time: Enjoy a 4-day work week with shifts from 8:30 AM–6:00 PM or 8:30 AM–7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Part-Time: Up to 25 hours per week.
• No weekends required!

Loving Care Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time or full-time Certified Veterinary Technician 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 a Vet Tech with Loving Care Animal Hospital

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• Paid time off  for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times. 

 Qualifications: 

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in Illinois. 
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. 

About Loving Care Animal Hospital

Loving Care Animal Hospital was proudly awarded DVM Insider's #124 of the Top 500 Veterinary Clinics in the Country! ​Our goal is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care in a compassionate manner, to develop an open, honest alliance with our clients, and to celebrate the human-animal bond. We realize that your animal companions are beloved family members, and we strive to treat them with special attention.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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