Experienced Veterinary Technician - Growth & Work-Life Balance

Amerivet; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career development

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Genoa Animal Hospital in Genoa, Illinois is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be confident in rooming patients, assisting in surgery, and performing surgical recovery, IV catheter placement, blood collection, and in-clinic bloodwork.

Knowledge of radiography, animal handling, and client education is essential. Join a supportive team with a focus on growth and work-life balance at AmeriVet.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician.
• Knowledge of standard industry tools and equipment.
• Understanding of animal behavior and healthcare.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Passion for working with animals and their owners.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Positive and supportive team player.

Responsibilities

• Room patients for exams, treatments and procedures.
• Assist in surgeries and surgical recovery.
• Place IV catheters and draw blood for tests.
• Run in-clinic bloodwork and manage basic lab tasks.
• Assist with x-ray positioning and image capture.
• Dispense and administer medications prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Support client education and provide compassionate care.

Skills

Vet tech experience

Animal handling

Communication skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Patient education

Job description

Genoa Animal Hospital in Genoa, Illinois is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be confident in rooming patients, assisting in surgery, and performing surgical recovery, IV catheter placement, blood collection, and in-clinic bloodwork.

Knowledge of radiography, animal handling, and client education is essential. Join a supportive team with a focus on growth and work-life balance at AmeriVet.