Veterinary Technician: Hands-On Care + Growth

Animal House Veterinary Hospital; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Pet care benefits

Discounts on services

Job summary

Animal House Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team in St. Charles. This full-time role requires weekday shifts with rotating Saturdays and a salary negotiable based on experience.

You will assist veterinarians, restrain patients, obtain histories, prepare exam rooms, and support diagnostic work. You will contribute to high-quality patient care, maintain medical records, educate clients, and collaborate with a friendly hospital

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and medical procedures.
• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients.
• Obtain patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments.
• Assist with diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures.
• Collect blood and other diagnostic samples as appropriate to your experience.
• Assist with venipuncture and IV catheter placement as appropriate to your skills and role.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery as appropriate to your experience.
• Provide attentive nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients.
• Educate clients about medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up recommendations.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital workspaces clean, organized, and well stocked.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and other hospital team members.

Skills

Vet tech/assistant experience

Animal handling

Communication skills

Job description

Animal House Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team in St. Charles. This full-time role requires weekday shifts with rotating Saturdays and a salary negotiable based on experience.

You will assist veterinarians, restrain patients, obtain histories, prepare exam rooms, and support diagnostic work. You will contribute to high-quality patient care, maintain medical records, educate clients, and collaborate with a friendly hospital