Veterinary Technician: Integrative Care, Flexible Hours

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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

Heartland Veterinary Partners in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians and other team members with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, prepare prescriptions, and support surgical procedures within our patient‑first, integrative care environment.

This role emphasizes compassionate communication, collaboration, and precise lab work, with weekend availability, the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and basic math for dosages.

Qualifications

• Weekend work availability.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; ability to lift more with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the 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, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient 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. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Heartland Veterinary Partners in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians and other team members with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, prepare prescriptions, and support surgical procedures within our patient‑first, integrative care environment.

This role emphasizes compassionate communication, collaboration, and precise lab work, with weekend availability, the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and basic math for dosages.