Veterinary Technician

TLC FIRST ANIMAL HOSPITAL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Simple IRA with employer match

AFLAC

Generous pet discount

Job summary

TLC First Animal Hospital in Chicago, IL, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician or CVT to join our growing team. We are a busy, one-doctor practice that combines holistic modalities with Western medicine to provide the best options for our patients.

The ideal candidate has two years of field experience (CVT a plus), a compassionate and dependable work ethic, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Commitment to long-term relationships with clients and staff is valued.

Qualifications

• Two years of field experience preferred; combination with education may qualify.
• Must be compassionate, self-motivated, and dependable with attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds.
• CVT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Client interaction and education
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Nursing care
• In-house laboratory procedures (fecal/ UA/ cytology /CBC/ chem)
• Digital radiographs
• Filling prescriptions
• Anesthesia induction along with monitoring and recovery
• Surgical prep and assistance
• Dental prophylaxis
• Technician appointments
• General housekeeping of the hospital.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Compassionate

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

CVT certification preferred

Tools

Digital radiography

Laboratory equipment

Job description

TLC First Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician or CVT to join our growing team. We are a busy, one doctor small animal and exotic practice that integrates holistic modalities and approaches with Western medicine to provide our patients the best options and care.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the field, ideally two years, but a combination of work experience and education may qualify the right candidate (CVT is a PLUS!). Qualified candidates will be seeking long-term employment with a desire to build long-lasting relationships with our staff, clients, and their pets. Applicant must be compassionate, self-motivated, and dependable with an eye for attention to detail. Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.
Duties include

• client interaction and education,
• venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• nursing care
• in-house laboratory procedures (fecal/ UA/ cytology /CBC/ chem)
• digital radiographs
• filling prescriptions
• anesthesia induction along with monitoring and recovery
• surgical prep and assistance
• performing dental prophylaxis
• technician appointments
• general housekeeping of the hospital.

This is a permanent, full-time position. We are currently on a modified work schedule and doing curbside drop off appointments. Hours run between 32-35 hours per week but should be expected to increase to 40 per week in the near future. Our current schedule is Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8am – 6pm (although we’re always here later until notes and work is completed) and Tuesdays from 8:30am – 5pm. Compensation is based on experience.
Benefits include –

• Health Insurance
• PTO
• Simple IRA with employer match,
• AFLAC
• Generous pet discount on veterinary care.

TLC First Animal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or another legally protected status.