Certified Veterinary Technician - Lakeview

Bond Vet; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

A progressive veterinary clinic in Chicago is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to provide routine and urgent care. The role includes participating in surgical procedures and educating pet owners. Candidates should have a veterinary technician license and at least 1 year of experience. This position offers competitive pay along with various benefits such as tuition assistance and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary technician (newly licensed technicians are encouraged to apply).
• Licensed veterinary technician certification or licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT).

Responsibilities

• Focus on patient care, concentrating on the patients in front of you.
• Participate in surgery and dental procedures.
• Run your own appointments with assistants.
• Educate pet parents.

Skills

Patient handling

Surgical nursing

Client education

Medication administration

Emergency response

Education

Licensed veterinary technician certification

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician - Lakeview

Bond Vet is on a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond through better pet care. We offer primary and urgent care, focusing on warm, friendly clinics designed with pets and people in mind, supported by in-house technology to improve the veterinary team, pet, and client experience.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for extraordinary veterinary technicians to join our team. The role expands the traditional nurse position in GP or urgent-care settings, bringing it to the modern day. Veterinary technicians use medical knowledge and clinical skills to provide routine and urgent care daily. You’ll participate in surgery and dental procedures, run your own appointments with assistants, and educate pet parents. We support your growth with mentorship and CE opportunities to advance your career.

This is a full-time position (30-40 hrs/week) with a rotating schedule of 10-hour shifts.

What You’ll Do

• Focus on patient care; with support from veterinary assistants and remote nurse teams, concentrate on the patients in front of you.
• Patient handling and husbandry
• Client education
• Surgical/dental nursing and anesthesia management
• Detailed record keeping
• Diagnostic management
• Medication administration
• Emergency triage and response
• Work alongside veterinarians and nurses from across the industry, contributing to top-quality patient care and community support
• Attend monthly educational events and activities to grow knowledge and career development
• Navigate new cases with on-staff specialists
• Use innovative technologies and new medical equipment; pilot clinic tools and AI-assisted technologies to support patient care

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary technician (newly licensed technicians are encouraged to apply)
• Licensed veterinary technician certification or licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT)

We Offer

• Competitive pay: $19–$30/hour based on experience; sign-on bonus for licensed individuals
• Shift differential/premium rate based on day, location, and tenure
• Team-based profit sharing
• CE stipend and additional time off for CE for licensed individuals
• Tuition assistance for staff pursuing LVT/CVT/RVT
• 401(k) with partial employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave up to 16 weeks paid over time at Bond
• Discounts on in-clinic services for pets
• Access to mental health resources via EAP providers
• 100% covered medical plans for qualified employees
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Figs scrubs and stocked pantries

Bond Vet is proud to be vet-founded and vet-led, offering work-life flexibility, competitive pay, and opportunities to shape your own path. Our clinics combine modern design, seamless technology, and a collaborative culture focused on a rewarding career where we work happy and are obsessed with pets.