Veterinary Technician — Hands-On Care & Team Growth

Vetcor; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth retirement savings

Flexible Spending Account

529 savings plan

Tuition support program

Referral bonus program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Six paid holidays

Employee discounts

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Animal House Veterinary Hospital in St. Charles is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. The role offers full-time hours, a supportive culture, and ongoing professional growth opportunities.

You will work alongside veterinarians and skilled staff to provide high-quality care, educate clients, and maintain efficient hospital workflows. Compensation is based on experience, with strong benefits and scheduling designed for work-life

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinical environment.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• A passion for pets and high-quality veterinary care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• The ability to multitask and remain productive in a busy veterinary environment.
• A positive, dependable, and supportive approach to teamwork.
• The confidence to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• A willingness to ask for help when needed and offer help to others.
• A desire to continue learning and developing professionally.
• A willingness to share your knowledge and experience with teammates.
• A commitment to supporting the professional growth of others.
• The ability to collaborate effectively and treat teammates with mutual respect.
• Availability to work weekday shifts and participate in the required rotating Saturday schedule.

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.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Animal House Veterinary Hospital in St. Charles is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. The role offers full-time hours, a supportive culture, and ongoing professional growth opportunities.

You will work alongside veterinarians and skilled staff to provide high-quality care, educate clients, and maintain efficient hospital workflows. Compensation is based on experience, with strong benefits and scheduling designed for work-life