Lone Mountain - Veterinary Technician - VT

CityVet Support Staff; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Telemedicine for employees

Employee pet-care program

Job summary

CityVet is seeking Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Technician Assistants with at least 1 year of experience to join our team. The VT assists veterinarians, restrains animals, and communicates with clients to support high-quality patient care.

A day in the life includes preparing patients for surgery, handling anesthesia and lab work, and ensuring efficient operations in a busy practice. Compensation is based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of veterinary industry experience.
• Ability to restrain animals safely and properly.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and medications.
• Lift up to 50 lbs to waist height.
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying and reaching.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery, monitor post-op, restrain animals during exams.
• Obtain samples - collect stool, blood, and other samples for testing.
• Testing - help test samples and interpret results.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the DVM.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Animal restraint knowledge

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

At least 18 years of age at hire

At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience

Job description

Your Kind of Care.

At CityVet, care is personal. It’s the way we care for our patients, connect with our clients, and support one another. Our vet-led clinics are built around people who are passionate about making a difference and empowered to provide care in a way that feels authentic to them. When you join CityVet, you’re joining a team that values who you are, invests in where you want to go, and believes the best care starts with people who truly care. That’s Your Kind of Care.

Why Work at CityVet?

Words to Describe CityVet

Why is Our Culture So Good?

We are looking for the right person to join our team!

CityVet islooking for Veterinary Technicians to join our team! A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience).

Compensation is based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Technician (VT) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

A day in the life:

• Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
• Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
• Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
• Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
• Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care
• Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed

Essential qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Self-motivated & team-oriented

Caring For You

We know that caring for people and their pets requires energy, empathy, and resilience, so we make it a priority to care for our people by investing in programs, resources, and benefits that support their professional and personal well-being. Eligible Team Members may choose from a range of benefits that help support them and their families through every stage of life.

• Investment in Your Future. A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match, a Health Savings Account option, and growth opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance. Enjoy paid time off and floating holidays, flexible schedules, and paid parental leave.
• Exceptional Health and Supplemental Benefits. Health, Dental (+Adult Ortho option!), Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance, Personal Pet-Care Program, Employee Discount Program.
• Care When You Need It. We provide free telemedicine for all full-time team members and their families, as well as comprehensive in-the-moment mental health benefits through our robust Employee Assistance Program.

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