Compassionate Vet Tech: Surgery, Care & Client Education

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Randall Oaks Animal Hospital in Carpentersville, IL, seeks a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and technicians in patient care, procedures, and in-house lab work. The role will be cross-trained for front and back of hospital duties, with weekend availability as needed.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage of USD 17.00–18.00 and a benefits package consistent with full/part-time status. You will play a key role in client education and maintaining clinic workflows.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• 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 math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

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.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Randall Oaks Animal Hospital in Carpentersville, IL, seeks a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and technicians in patient care, procedures, and in-house lab work. The role will be cross-trained for front and back of hospital duties, with weekend availability as needed.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage of USD 17.00–18.00 and a benefits package consistent with full/part-time status. You will play a key role in client education and maintaining clinic workflows.