Certified Veterinary Technician at Chicago Cat Clinic

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Career and professional development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Chicago Cat Clinic in Chicago, IL seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and lab testing. Open to non-credentialed technicians who possess equivalent skills, you will assist with patient care, client education, and maintaining clinical workflow.

This full-time on-site role requires a state license to work as a veterinary technician, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and solid communication.

Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed veterinary technician
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier lifts with help
• OSHA safety techniques and PPE usage
• Basic computer skills and math for dosages

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery as needed
• Take histories, vitals, and client education during exams
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures
• Collect samples and perform in-hospital labs
• Take and maintain radiographs following safety procedures
• Handle and restrain animals during exams
• Administer medications and monitor treatments as directed
• Maintain cleanliness and restock exam and lab areas
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients
• Communicate with veterinarians and team about patient plans

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Education

Vet tech license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Practice:

Chicago Cat Clinic is Chicago's oldest feline-only clinic!

Founded in 1975 by the late Dr. Barbara Stein, a pioneer in veterinary medicine and one of four women in her graduating class, Chicago Cat Clinic focuses solely on feline veterinary care. We are proud to be part of the legacy that helped transform the way leading doctors feel about feline-specific practices.

More about the Role:

The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education. We are open to non-credentialed technicians who possess the equivalent skillset.

Competencies:

• Patience & Compassion:Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.


• Collaboration & Teamwork:Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.


• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.


• Active Listening:Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.


• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.


• Client Satisfaction:Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.


• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.


• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.


• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.


• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.


• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.


• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.


• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.


• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.


• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.


• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment


• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance


• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE


• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.


• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages


• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)


• Bonus incentive


• Career and professional development


• State licensing fee reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range:

USD $25.00 - USD $27.00 /Hr.