Veterinary Technician

TAD-CRYSTAL LAKE LTD; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Fun Working Environment

Paid continuing education

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Well equipped facility

Employee gym

Pet pool and underwater treadmills

Job summary

The Animal Doctor, Ltd, a AAHA Accredited small animal hospital in Cary, IL, seeks a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant. Direct Metra access to Chicago; candidates must be flexible to evenings and two Saturdays per month.

Ideal applicants have hands-on experience with exams, X-rays, ultrasound, CT-scans, surgery and rehabilitation, plus strong computer and records management skills. New grads welcome.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a similar role.
• Comfort with using computers and electronic records management.
• Experience with exams, X-Rays, ultrasounds, surgery, dentistry and rehab is a plus.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history.
• Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic.
• Take vital signs and collect blood samples.
• Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, imaging, surgery, dentistry and rehab.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Electronic records

Education

Bachelor's degree

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Animal hospital software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Fun Working Environment (pool table, table tennis, air hockey)
• Paid continuing education
• PTO (paid time off)
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, & Life )
• Well equipped modern facility
• An employee gym facility
• Swimming pool and Underwater Treadmills for your pets

Job Summary

The Animal Doctor, Ltd, an AAHA Accredited small animal hospital is seeking a full time Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant . We are located in Cary, IL which is a Northwest suburb with direct Metra service to Chicago.

A strong candidate must have specific experience with comfortably assisting veterinarians and veterinary staff with animal care during a variety of medical procedures such as examinations, X-Rays, Ultrasounds, surgery, dentistry and rehabilitation. Applicants must be comfortable with using computers. Expertise with Microsoft Excel, electronic records management and animal hospital practice management software is a plus. You should enjoy establishing and sustaining progressive, professional, pleasant interactions with customers and staff alike, as well as, the ability to work independently or in a group setting. Candidates must possess an energetic, outgoing, high-initiative personality and must be punctual, well organized and reliable. Must be flexible to work some evenings and a minimum of two Saturdays a month. A Bachelors degree is a plus. Experienced and new graduates are welcomed to apply.

Responsibilities

• Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history
• Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic
• Take vital signs and acquire blood samples
• Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients
• Comfortable assisting veterinarians and veterinary staff with animal care during a variety of medical procedures:
  • Examinations
  • X-Rays, Ultrasounds and CT-scans
  • Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery and dentistry
  • Rehabilitation and physical therapy
  • Using computers, knowledge with Microsoft Excel
  • Maintain patient medical records electronically
  • Assist in all areas of patient management including providing customer care services

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a similar role
• Knowledge of animal care and handling
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment
• Patience and a love for animals
• Enjoy establishing and sustaining progressive, professional, pleasant interactions with customers and staff alike
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting
• Candidates must possess an energetic, outgoing, high-initiative personality and
• Must be punctual, well organized and reliable
• Must be flexible to work some evenings and a minimum of two Saturdays a month
• A Bachelors degree is a plus
• Experienced and new graduates are welcomed to apply
• Veterinary Tech Certification preferred