Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Orchard Road Animal Hospital in Montgomery, IL is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our full-time team. You will assist veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, while maintaining compassionate care for our animal patients.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of veterinary experience, strong client communication skills, and familiarity with common veterinary procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience.

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

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Job description

Salary:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position. Shifts are scheduled within our hospital's hours of operation:

• Monday & Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Orchard Road Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician

to 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

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience.
• 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 Orchard Road Animal Hospital

At Orchard Road Animal Hospital, we've been proudly serving the Montgomery, IL community since 1992 with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. As a full-service AAHA-accredited hospital, we're committed to providing personalized and progressive care that meets the needs of every pet and their family.

Our experienced team offers a wide range of services - including preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care - using state-of-the-art equipment in a modern facility. We're passionate about client education and work closely with families to ensure their pets live long, healthy, and happy lives.

We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where every team member is valued. If you're looking to join a practice that puts pets, people, and growth first, Orchard Road Animal Hospital is the place for you!

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.

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