Veterinary Technician - Patient Care, Surgery & Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k)

Job summary

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

You will support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia and recovery, handle and restrain animals, communicate care instructions to clients, and perform lab work,

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and client communication.
• Familiarity with common veterinary procedures.
• Ability to assist with examinations, surgery and anesthesia.

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 care experience

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Tools

Lab work

Radiographs

IV catheter placement

Injections

Job description

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

You will support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia and recovery, handle and restrain animals, communicate care instructions to clients, and perform lab work,