Certified Veterinary Technician

Western Veterinary Partners; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

Life insurance and disability

401k with company match

CE allowance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Beaumont Animal Clinic in Urbana, IL is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team, supporting outpatient care and procedural services including surgery and dentistry. A versatile technician with strong clinical knowledge and client communication is valued.

You will work in a dynamic general practice, balancing exam room time with anesthesia, dental procedures, radiography, and meticulous medical record documentation, while helping educate clients and provide

Qualifications

• 3+ years veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Illinois CVT certification
• Proficiency in anesthetic induction, monitoring, recovery; surgical assistance; radiography; venipuncture; record-keeping; client communication

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Perform dental procedures including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Build strong client relationships through education and attentive service

Skills

Anesthetic induction

Monitoring

Surgical assistance

Radiology

Venipuncture

Medical records

Client communication

Critical thinking

Patient handling

Education

Illinois Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

Beaumont Animal Clinicis seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $18-$21per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Saturday .

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of [state]
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Illinois **
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Accurate medical record documentation
  • Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
  • Client education and communication
  • Strong critical thinking and attention to detail

**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

Why choose Beaumont Animal Clinic?

Beaumont Animal Clinic, located in Urbana, IL, is a third-generation, family-founded practice that’s deeply rooted in the community. We’re committed to comprehensive, preventative pet care and see only small animals. Our team thrives on collaboration, clinical excellence, and long-standing client relationships. With multiple CVTs on staff and a well-equipped facility, we emphasize teamwork, trust, and top-tier medicine.

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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$18 - $21 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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