CVT - Hands-On Veterinary Care & Surgery Team

Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Free mental health benefit options

Job summary

Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center in Bloomington, IN is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our 4-doctor, small animal hospital. You will assist with exams, perform venipuncture and lab work, support surgery, take radiographs, and provide client education.

We offer a competitive pay range ($19.00-$25.00/hour) with a $1,000 sign-on bonus, health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, and mental health benefits.

Qualifications

• CVT certification is required.
• Strong technical and clinical skills are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude is important.
• Passion for patient care and client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with exams and patient care.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work.
• Support surgery (prep, induction, monitoring, recovery).
• Take radiographs.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Provide excellent client communication and education.

Skills

CVT certification

Strong technical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team-oriented attitude

Patient care passion

Education

CVT certification required

Tools

Radiographs

Lab work

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) – Full-Time

Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center is looking for a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our close-knit, team-oriented practice. If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can utilize your technical skills and build strong relationships with clients and patients—this could be a great fit.

We are a 4-doctor small animal hospital focusing on canine and feline medicine and surgery along with canine rehabilitation work including laser therapy and hydrotherapy. We also are growing our exotic medicine including small mammals, reptiles and small birds. Our DVMs are supported by a collaborative team of 21 including 5 CVTs.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive Team: Close-knit environment where everyone works together
• Hands-On Medicine: Opportunity to fully utilize your technical skills
• Well-Rounded Care: Mix of preventative care, diagnostics, and surgery
• Positive Culture: Team-focused with strong communication and support

What You’ll Do

• Assist with exams and patient care
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work
• Support surgery (prep, induction, monitoring, recovery)
• Take radiographs
• Administer medications and treatments
• Provide excellent client communication and education

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT required)
• Strong technical and clinical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Passion for patient care and client service

Schedule

• Full-Time 4 days a week with rotating Saturdays

What We Offer

· Pay Range: $19.00–$25.00/hour (based on experience) with a Sign-on Bonus of $1,000.00

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Free mental health benefit options

If you’re looking for a team where you can grow your skills, feel supported, and make a meaningful impact every day , we’d love to connect.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.