Veterinary Technician

Lakewood Animal Hospital; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (health)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Morris, IL seeks a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and excellent service to 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. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, a 401(k), and an employee pet discount.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in Illinois.
• 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.

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

Certified veterinary technician

Compassionate animal handling

Client communication

Knowledge of disease states

DEA/OSHA safety knowledge

Education

Illinois certification as veterinary technician

Job description

Salary: $19 - $22 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full time position. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Lakewood 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

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

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:

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in Illinois.
• 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 Lakewood Animal Hospital

Lakewood Animal Hospital is an award-winning companion animal primary care veterinary practice located in Morris, IL since 1992. We maintain a warm, low-stress atmosphere to create better days for pets, pet owners, and our entire staff. Learn more about our hospital and the services we provide on our website: www.lakewoodah.com

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.