Certified Veterinary Technician SmartVet Mobile Veterinary Service

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC

Normal (IL)

On-site

USD 22,730 - 32,373

Full time

14 days+

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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

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC in Normal, Illinois, seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide exceptional care both at home and in their state-of-the-art facility. This unique position supports veterinarians in all aspects of animal care, from outpatient exams to surgical support.

The ideal candidate will be licensed, possess strong communication skills, and be prepared to handle both clients and animal patients with compassion and professionalism. The role offers competitive benefits and a starting pay of $20.00/hour.

Qualifications

License to work as a Veterinary Technician in the state of employment.
Ability to lift and carry patients and equipment.
Strong communication skills for patient safety.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams and surgery prep.
Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
Perform lab testing and obtain samples.
Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and medical equipment.
Demonstrate professionalism with clients and patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

Education

State license as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician

Tools

Basic computer skills

MS Office applications

Job description

Practice:

SmartVet is the only animal hospital in the Bloomington and Normal, IL, area that can come to your home! Our unique mobile veterinary service brings comprehensive pet care directly to your doorstep. Additionally, you can visit our state-of-the‑art animal hospital in Normal for all your pet’s health needs. Whether you prefer at‑home veterinary care or our fully equipped hospital, our veterinarians provide the latest in pet health care, including wellness care, vaccines, dental care, and surgery. We also offer digital X‑rays, in‑house laboratory services, and ultrasound diagnostic care. All of our veterinarians are certified Fear Free and certified Cat‑Friendly practitioners.

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.

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: