Veterinary Technician

Pine Bluff Animal Hospital; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing exceptional care to pets and support to their owners, ensuring a high standard of service and comfort. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare, strong communication skills, and hands-on experience in veterinary procedures. With a commitment to fostering relationships with clients and pets alike, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and their families. Join a supportive environment where your skills will thrive and contribute to the well-being of pets.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Pet Discount

401(k) with Company Match

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and client communication.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide updates and instructions to clients regarding their pets.
• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records using a paperless system.

Skills

Client Communication

Animal Handling

Veterinary Procedures

Record Keeping

Safety Guidelines

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience

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Pine Bluff Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Certifed Veterinary Technician or Experienced 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 you join our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care for pets while fostering strong relationships with pet owners, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement.
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
  
  

Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM and Rotating Saturdays: 7:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice's products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Certified Veterinary Technician certification is preferred.
• Surgical experience is required.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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