Certified Veterinary Technician — Full-Time with Pet Discount

Lakewood Animal Hospital; Morris, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Morris, IL is hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate will assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, anesthesia, and recovery, while maintaining compassionate patient handling and clear client communication.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and an employee pet discount for

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in Illinois.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Animal handling

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician in Illinois

Tools

Lab work

Radiography

Job description

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Morris, IL is hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate will assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, anesthesia, and recovery, while maintaining compassionate patient handling and clear client communication.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and an employee pet discount for