Certified Veterinary Technician

Hirebridge; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional pet care! As a Certified Veterinary Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our patients and supporting our Veterinarians in delivering top-notch medical services. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow in a people-first environment where your contributions make a real difference. With a focus on both pet care and employee well-being, you'll enjoy a supportive atmosphere that values your skills and promotes your professional development. If you're passionate about animal care and want to thrive in a positive workplace, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k program

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA options

Generous Pet-care Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Flexible Schedules

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have 1 year of veterinary experience.
• Valid State License as Certified Veterinary Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Supervise unlicensed team members and assist in anesthesia administration.

Skills

Veterinary medical terminology

Animal restraint techniques

Communication skills

Surgical assistance

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician License

Job description

Happy people. Healthy pets.

At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

All pet lovers welcome

CityVetSterling Grove is looking for Certified Veterinary Technicians to join our team! At CityVet, we know our team of happy people is as unique and diverse as the pets we care for. We recruit and promote CityVet team members based on their abilities and accomplishments and create a welcoming environment for all.

Make pet care your purpose

The Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Certified Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Certified Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

Essential qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Holds valid State License as Certified Veterinary Technician
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication

A day in the life:

• Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental surgeries, including preparing clients for surgery by assisting in the administering of anesthesia and properly restraining the animals as needed for examination and treatment.
• Supervise unlicensed team members completing the following tasks: suture to close existing skin incisions and skin lacerations, induce anesthesia, draw blood, and take samples for lab testing purposes.
• Under direct supervision of a Veterinarian, the Certified Veterinary Technician may: suture to close existing surgical skin incisions and skin lacerations, induce anesthesia, administer rabies vaccine, extract loose teeth or dental fragments in dogs and cats only and euthanasia.

Purr-worthy people care

At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.

In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance and HSA options, our full-time employees receive:

• Generous Pet-care Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Opportunities