Veterinary Technician

Loving Care Animal Hospital; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan for full-time employees

Job summary

Loving Care Animal Hospital in Palatine, Illinois, is seeking a part-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to animals. The ideal candidate will support veterinarians and communicate effectively with clients while managing animal care tasks.

The role involves flexible scheduling of up to 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday, along with responsibilities for patient examinations, lab work, and maintaining sanitary conditions. Experience in animal care and a compassion for pets are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care and exams.
• Safely handle and restrain animals.
• Communicate care instructions to clients.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, and injections.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Ensure cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment.
• Follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Animal care experience

Client communication

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Up to 25 hours per week. Monday-Friday shifts available.

Loving Care Animal Hospital is hiring a part-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 as a Vet Tech with Loving Care Animal Hospital

• 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

• 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.