Licensed Veterinary Technician - Chicago Equine Medical Center

PetVet Care Centers; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 29,411 - 35,941; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

CE stipends and career development resources

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers in Wauconda, Illinois, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support hospital operations by providing quality veterinary care. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, administering medications, and maintaining medical records. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, relevant veterinary experience, and a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification. This full-time role involves rotating shifts, including one overnight shift weekly, with various employee benefits such as medical insurance and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a veterinary environment successfully performing all duties of this position.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and interviews to determine animal requirements.
• Administer medications, drugs, and vaccines.
• Maintain medical records accurately and timely.

Skills

Veterinary care

Patient communication

Anatomy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

Position Overview

Licensed Veterinary Technician to support hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aid as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications; ensure patients have food and water; clean patients’ rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing instruments, sanitizing holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and complying with regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions and updates accurately and timely.
• Communicate patient status to owners as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance and ordering repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for supplies, and verify receipts.
• Participate in educational opportunities to update knowledge.
• Release patients to owners as directed, ensuring animals are clean and groomed.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Perform additional duties assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant experience in a veterinary environment successfully performing all duties of this position.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) required.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with horses professionally or personally.
• Experience with surgical monitoring, radiology, dental prophylaxis, and client education.

Schedule

• Full‑Time, rotating shifts.
• Approximately four 10‑hour shifts per week.
• One overnight shift per week required; shift differential applies.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team member pet discounts.
• Emotional well‑being support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle relief fund for personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

Pay range: $21.35 – $26.09 USD.

PetVet is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, military status, or any other prohibited characteristic. EOE, M/F/D/V.