Veterinary Technician — Compassionate Care & Flexible Schedule

Pet Wellness Center, Inc.; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Pet Wellness Center, Inc. in Marion, IL is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and staff, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist with surgeries and diagnostics.

You will handle in-house lab work, prepare prescriptions, educate clients, and maintain inventory, with a pay range of $15–$17 per hour and flexible scheduling.

This role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and precise communication in a community-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and provide client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients; exercise compassion and care for patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions and patient plans.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Weekend availability

Basic math

Basic computer skills

MS Office knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pet Wellness Center, Inc. in Marion, IL is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and staff, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist with surgeries and diagnostics.

You will handle in-house lab work, prepare prescriptions, educate clients, and maintain inventory, with a pay range of $15–$17 per hour and flexible scheduling.

This role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and precise communication in a community-focused practice.