Certified Vet Technician - Full-Time with Benefits

Lakewood Animal Hospital; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (health)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Morris, IL seeks a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and excellent service to clients.

The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, a 401(k), and an employee pet discount.

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.

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

Certified veterinary technician

Compassionate animal handling

Client communication

Knowledge of disease states

DEA/OSHA safety knowledge

Education

Illinois certification as veterinary technician

Job description

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Morris, IL seeks a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and excellent service to clients.

The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, a 401(k), and an employee pet discount.