Veterinary Technician

Orchard Road Animal Hospital; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan for full-time employees

Job summary

Orchard Road Animal Hospital in Illinois is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care and exceptional service to clients. The role involves supporting veterinarians with patient care and exams, safely handling animals, and performing technical duties like lab work and injections. Candidates must possess a CVT certification and demonstrate knowledge of veterinary procedures. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a supportive environment for both pets and owners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of common disease states and alert veterinarians of changes.
• Familiar with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care and exams.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate care instructions and status updates to clients.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Keep exam rooms and treatment areas clean and stocked.

Skills

Animal care experience

Client communication

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Compassionate animal handling

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification

Job description

Schedule: Monday & Friday 8AM-6PM
Tuesday-Thursday 8AM-8PM
Saturday 8AM - 12PM
Rotating/hours vary

Orchard Road Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Certified 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 as a Certified Vet Tech with Orchard Road Animal Hospital

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

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

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification.
• 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.