Veterinary Technician - Overnight

NVA General Practice; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance (full time only)

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off (full time only)

Employee discounts

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Elmhurst is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians in multiple care procedures, including examinations and surgeries. The role requires a licensed technician with on-the-job training.

Key responsibilities involve overseeing inventory, educating clients, and performing routine lab tests. Full-time positions offer medical benefits and a competitive hourly wage ranging from $20.00 to $25.00, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed technician required to perform various procedures.
• Experience in veterinary practice is essential.
• Ability to educate clients about products.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in providing quality care for patients.
• Perform technical procedures including anesthesia monitoring.
• Oversee inventory and purchase of pharmaceutical supplies.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Client education

Laboratory procedures

Education

Licensed Technician

Job description

Technician Objectives:

The Overnight Veterinary Technician assists the doctors to the fullest possible extent, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work at Elmhurst Animal Care Center.

The Overnight Veterinary Technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasia as well as client education, marketing and inventory maintenance. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations. This is an overview of the position and the job responsibilities listed do not encompass the entire position.

Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work

• Full or Part-Time
• 8 hour Shifts Monday – Friday
• Weekend shifts required
• Overtime may be required

Education And Experience

• Licensed Technician
• Completed on the job training at a veterinary practice

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the inventory and purchase of pharmaceutical supplies and drugs including the maintenance of controlled substance and surgery logs.
• Exhibit a technical knowledge of products and medications sold, including dietary products. Demonstrate the ability to explain and educate clients on products and answer their questions regarding product purchase/use.
• Obtain and record patient histories.
• Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.

Compensation

• Base hourly rate of $20.00-25.00 DOE

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance (full time only)
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off (full time olny)
• Employee discounts