Veterinary Technician-Surgery

Agnello & Rogers; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists in Hoffman Estates seeks an Experienced Veterinary Technician for its state-of-the-art facility. The role involves assisting with specialty surgeries, ensuring patient comfort, and providing excellent client communication. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, with a focus on surgical monitoring and anesthesia management. The position offers competitive pay, a $3000 sign-on bonus, and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual Paid Time Off

Health benefits (vision, dental, and life insurance)

Paid Parental Leave for 8 weeks

Annual CE Stipend

401k with employer match

Pet Perks (discounts for pets)

Bright Horizons - backup childcare

Qualifications

• 2+ years of specialty surgery/anesthesia experience required.
• Familiarity with surgical suite preparation and monitoring.
• Leadership experience in a specialty surgery role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suite and assist in pre-surgical diagnostics.
• Monitor anesthesia and post-op care of surgical patients.
• Communicate effectively with clients and maintain patient comfort.

Skills

Surgical Monitoring

Aseptic Techniques

Anesthesia Management

Client Communication

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists-Experienced Veterinary Technician-Surgery

Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time

**$3000 sign-on bonus for qualified individuals**

At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, we provide emergency, specialty, and critical care for dogs and cats in Hoffman Estates and the greater Chicago area. Located on Higgins Road, we are conveniently located to support all the pets in Hoffman Estates, Chicago, and surrounding communities. Our 25,000 square foot multi-specialty, 24/7 emergency facility provides streamlined, advanced care services for patients' critical and specialty care needs. Designed with an open floor plan and equipped with innovative technology, Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Hoffman Estates promotes collaboration and best-in-class care.

Our level of care is maintained by the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and highly trained staff.

More about the area:

Step outside the hospital doors and enjoy a scenic walk along Poplar Creek Trail located in Show Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve. Play a few holes on the way to work at the Hilldale Golf Club, less than 2 miles away. Want to unwind after a shift? Catch a movie at the nearby AMC or visit one of several popular nearby eateries with coworkers and family. This area is full of nice neighborhoods and high-quality public schools.

Qualifications for role:

• Certified Veterinary Technician-CVT--preferred
• Specialty Surgery experience-preferred

Ideal Candidates:

• Must have 2+ years prior specialty surgery/anesthesia experience
• Be able to prepare the surgical suite for a surgical procedure.
• Be familiar with proper aseptic techniques in the surgical suite.
• Monitoring and maintaining anesthesia in surgical patients/during advanced imaging
• Monitoring the patient after it has been extubated, taking post-op temperatures, and heart rate, and making sure the patient is comfortable and pain-free.
• Assist with pack prep and instrument sterilization.
• Assist with pre-surgical diagnostics
• Obtain thorough patient histories
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Leadership experience in a specialty surgery role

Hoffman Estates is part of Thrive Pet Healthcare and is proud to offer industry-leading support for our Staff:

• Competitive compensation $26-32/hr--actual rate offered DOE
• Health benefits (vision, dental, and life insurance too)
• Annual CE Stipend
• 401k w/employer match
• Annual Paid Time Off
• Additional family & furry care support options, including veterinary care discounts. • Check out our INDUSTRY leading benefits!!

Every Thrive Healthcare member receives:

• Paid Parental Leave- 8 weeks fully paid
• Purr-ental Leave- A 3-day leave to acclimate a shelter-adopted pet into your household
• Pet Perks- Discounts for up to five of your pets
• Carrot- Womens Health
• Bright Horizons- backup childcare, elder care, personal care
• Advanced career path opportunities

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.