CVT Veterinary Technician — Growth, CE & Top Benefits

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Health insurance

Vision and dental coverage

HSA/FSA options

Pet perks at Thrive locations

Job summary

Family Pet Animal Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our five-doctor AAHA-accredited, Cat-Friendly practice in Lincoln Park. This full-time role covers a broad range of patient care and hospital duties.

We offer a robust growth path through Thrive U, leadership workshops, and a fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), CVT eligible, CVT student, experienced veterinary assistants encouraged to apply
• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital setting is required

Responsibilities

• Maintain welcoming, clean, and sanitary hospital conditions.
• Provide general patient care – feeding, walking, keeping cages/runs clean and comfortable
• Perform physical assessments, record observations properly in the practice management software, and alert the veterinarian(s) if a patient’s condition changes
• Restrain patients for various medical procedures
• Perform routine procedures including administering vaccinations, nail trims, anal gland expression, and ear cleaning
• Collect and process specimens for laboratory procedures
• Take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment
• Calculate and administer medications and fluids
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters
• Perform dental prophylaxis
• Perform anesthetic induction and maintenance and surgical assistance
• Discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s instructions, ensuring that patients are well-groomed and in a medically appropriate state
• Educate clients regarding services, medication, treatment, general care, follow-up, and home care instructions
• Educate and train other technicians and team members
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by your supervisor or manager

Skills

CVT

Veterinary experience

Education

CVT certification

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Family Pet Animal Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our five-doctor AAHA-accredited, Cat-Friendly practice in Lincoln Park. This full-time role covers a broad range of patient care and hospital duties.

We offer a robust growth path through Thrive U, leadership workshops, and a fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.