Veterinary Technician / Assistant

CareVet; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join their team. This role emphasizes a Whole Person Approach, offering best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education opportunities. The ideal candidate will perform essential duties such as monitoring patient health, administering medications, and supporting veterinary procedures. With a commitment to growth and development, this position not only provides a living wage but also allows team members to participate in a revenue-sharing program. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Best-in-class medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Mental health support

Continuous education opportunities

Revenue sharing program

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily and multi-task effectively.
• Open to training the right candidate for the role.

Responsibilities

• Check and enter patient medical records and histories.
• Administer medications and assist during exams and treatments.
• Monitor hospital patients and log vital signs.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Entry

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic

We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better serve your community, we tailor plans for each Team Member's career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check patient medical records for past histories, enter data into the computer, and file records.
• Take medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintain client educational materials efficiently.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Take, process, and log prescription refills in-house, call out to pharmacies, and online pharmacies.
• Monitor hospital patients and log vital signs.
• Administer medications to patients as needed.
• Place catheters and perform blood draws.
• Restrain and assist the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes an Essential Function

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians in Illinois are preferred but not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

Benefits:

• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance for all full-time Team Members.