Veterinary Technician / Assistant

CareVet; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Free continuing education

Mental health support

Job summary

CareVet in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a full-time and/or part-time Certified Veterinary Technician for the overnight shift. This role involves providing care for hospitalized and boarded animals, performing medical procedures, and maintaining patient records. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and certification as a Veterinary Technician in Illinois. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical insurance, a 401(k) with matching, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily under pressure.
• Strong ability to develop positive working relationships.
• Experience in handling dental cleanings and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records and enters treatments.
• Assists veterinarian with inpatient care.
• Performs specimen testing procedures accurately.
• Communicates with owners regarding medications.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Client relationship building

Dental cleanings

Anesthesia induction

Intravenous catheter placement

Vaccination administration

Venipuncture

In-house lab work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Veterinary Technician in Illinois

Job description

Arlington Heights, IL

We are looking for a full‑time and/or part‑time Certified Veterinary Technician to work the 3rd shift (overnight). We use our assistants and technicians to their full potential and provide training to increase technical skills. This position supports the overnight care of both hospitalized and boarded animals.

All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better serve your community, we custom‑tailor plans for each team member’s career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records for past histories and enters treatments and charges in computer.
• Restrains animals for veterinarian as required.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Draws blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures.
• Performs specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers.
• Assists veterinarian with in‑patient care in daily treatments, including maintaining and calculating IV fluids, drawing blood samples as requested and passing urethrocatheters.
• Performs anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Dispenses medication and feeds patients as directed.
• Communicates with patient’s owner by describing medication, possible complications and warnings.
• Utilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed.
• Performs necessary lab work such as x‑rays, CBCs, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, fecal tests, cultures and sensitivities, and fungus cultures.
• Documents test results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepares specimens for mailing to hospitals according to practice requirements.
• Ensures all materials are in exam rooms for doctors such as otoscopes and nail clippers.
• Schedules and/or performs routine maintenance of testing equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam room at all times.
• Sets laboratory standards, changes operations, and provides training to staff as required.
• Assists in animal care as needed.
• Handles tasks associated with x‑ray process, including entry of patient information, proper positioning of animals, and preparing forms to be e‑mailed or referred as needed.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in‑house, calls out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend and stand on feet for long periods.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The technician must be able to multi‑task, think quickly on their feet, develop positive working relationships with clients and co‑workers. They must have skills and knowledge on performing dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration, venipuncture, in‑house lab work, and filling prescriptions. Our new team member must work well with others as well as independently, take initiative and thrive in a busy work environment.

High school diploma or GED and one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Illinois is required.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program.
• Best‑in‑class medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid time off.
• Free continuing education.
• Mental health support.
• And more.