Certified Vet Tech - Full-Time Patient Care Pro

Veterinary Practice Partners; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Morris, IL is hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician. The successful candidate will assist veterinarians with patient exams, anesthesia, surgery, and recovery, while communicating care instructions to clients and maintaining medical records.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development. Applicants must be licensed as a CVT in Illinois and able to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in Illinois.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Strong communication with clients and team.

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.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Medical records

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (Illinois)

Tools

Lab equipment

Radiography

IV catheter placement

Job description

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Morris, IL is hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician. The successful candidate will assist veterinarians with patient exams, anesthesia, surgery, and recovery, while communicating care instructions to clients and maintaining medical records.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development. Applicants must be licensed as a CVT in Illinois and able to handle animals safely and compassionately.