Veterinary Technician

Fairview Heights Animal Clinic; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k)

Job summary

Fairview Heights Animal Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

You will support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia and recovery, handle and restrain animals, communicate care instructions to clients, and perform lab work,

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and client communication.
• Familiarity with common veterinary procedures.
• Ability to assist with examinations, surgery and anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care experience

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Tools

Lab work

Radiographs

IV catheter placement

Injections

Job description

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience

Schedule: Hours Vary, Starting at 7:30 AM-7PM, Monday- Friday

Fairview Heights Animal Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technicianto provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Fairview Heights Animal Clinic

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

KeyResponsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Fairview Heights Animal Clinic

Welcome to the Fairview Heights Animal Clinic and the Animal Hospital of O'Fallon, where our expert staff provides full service veterinary care to our wonderful patients in St. Clair County, Illinois. We are happy to provide preventative care, diagnostics, surgeries, boarding and grooming at our state-of-the-art facility.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.