Veterinary Technician

Socket.dev; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Pine Bluff 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.

You will assist veterinarians with exams, anesthesia, and recovery, handle animals safely, communicate care instructions to clients, perform lab work and radiographs, and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Familiarity with hospital safety guidelines (DEA/OSHA).

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

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $20 - $25 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full time position. Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–5:00 PM or 8:00 AM–Close, with one weekday off. Required rotating Saturdays: 7:30 AM–Close

Pine Bluff Animal Hospital 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

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:

• 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 Pine Bluff Animal Hospital

Pine Bluff Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility dedicated to providing top-notch care for pets. With a compassionate team of experienced veterinarians and staff, the hospital offers a wide range of services, from routine wellness exams and vaccinations to advanced diagnostics and surgical care. Their focus is on maintaining the health and well-being of animals through personalized, high-quality medical care. Pine Bluff emphasizes a welcoming, family-friendly environment to ensure both pets and their owners feel comfortable and supported.

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.