Certified Veterinary Technician at College Station Cat Clinic

College Station Cat Clinic; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and?

Job summary

College Station Cat Clinic in Wheaton, IL seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician for the cat-only clinic. You will support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab work, and client education, with emphasis on feline medicine.

We offer pay of USD 25.00–26.50 per hour and are open to negotiate. The role requires reliable teamwork and strong communication within a compassionate, professional clinic.

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; assistance for heavier lifts
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain samples and perform in-hospital lab testing; prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Take radiographs following safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines and treatments as directed.
• Clean and restock exam rooms and equipment; keep public areas tidy.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and team members about patient plans and concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Practice

College Station Cat Clinic is a feline exclusive veterinary hospital located near historic downtown Wheaton.

The practice philosophy of College Station Cat Clinic is teamwork with an emphasis on communication. We believe in the delivery of up-to-date services to patients in a compassionate and humane manner while remaining sensitive to clients.

We continually strive for excellence in medicine, surgery and service in order to enrich and lengthen the special relationship between people and their cats.

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 a cat-only clinic so experience, love, & focus on feline medicine is highly preferred.

Pay $25 - $26.50 DOE

We are open to negotiate pay

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 $26.50 /Hr.