Certified Veterinary Technician at Randall Oaks Animal Hospital

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k, Roth 401k)

Bonus incentive

Career and professional development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Randall Oaks Animal Hospital in Carpentersville, IL is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and lab work. You will also help with client education and front-desk duties as needed.

Responsibilities include taking histories and vital signs, preparing patients for procedures, collecting samples, performing in-hospital tests, and maintaining radiographs while upholding safety. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

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; more with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic computer skills and 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.
• Take histories, vitals, and weights; provide client education during exams.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vitals during procedures.
• Obtain samples and perform in-hospital lab testing; coordinate with external labs.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs with proper safety.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams as required.
• Administer medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments per veterinarian.
• Clean and restock exam rooms and assist with equipment upkeep.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and team members about patient plans and concerns.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Practice

Randall Oaks Animal Hospital opened in June of 2002 and encompasses many years of veterinary experience. Our veterinarians strive to keep your pet healthy through preventative care and the compassion we show toward pets and their owners at all times.

Practice

Randall Oaks Animal Hospital opened in June of 2002 and encompasses many years of veterinary experience. Our veterinarians strive to keep your pet healthy through preventative care and the compassion we show toward pets and their owners at all times. We are proud to serve the communities of Carpentersville, East and West Dundee, Algonquin, Elgin, Huntley, and surrounding areas. We are open Monday through Saturday.

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. Please note, candidate must be willing to answer phones, schedule appointments and check clients in and out as all our staff is cross trained. Candidate must be a team player as well as being self motivated and able to work independently.

Hours Of Operation

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wed: 8:00 AM -2:00 PM

Sat: 8:00 AM to NOON

Sun: Closed

Required Availability

Fulfill some closing shifts

Work 2 weekends monthly

Pay $23 - $25

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 $23.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.