Veterinary Technician New Fairview Heights, IL

Fhacdvm; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Fairview Heights Animal Clinic is seeking full-time Veterinary Technicians to assist veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery and anesthesia, as well as to provide compassionate animal handling and client communication. Joining our team means contributing to high-quality care and a welcoming client experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, plus paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Clinical awareness

Safety guidelines

Job description

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience

Schedule: Hours Vary, Starting at 7:30 AM-7PM, Monday- Friday

Fairview Heights Animal Clinic is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicians to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

KeyResponsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Fairview Heights Animal Clinic

Welcome to the Fairview Heights Animal Clinic and the Animal Hospital of O’Fallon, where our expert staff provides full service veterinary care to our wonderful patients in St. Clair County, Illinois. We are happy to provide preventative care, diagnostics, surgeries, boarding and grooming at our state-of-the-art facility.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.