Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician

Salary: $25.00 - $30 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. $2,000 Sign On Bonus!

Schedule: Full time and part time hours available. 

• Full-Time: Enjoy a 4-day work week with shifts from 8:30 AM–6:00 PM or 8:30 AM–7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Part-Time: Up to 25 hours per week.
• No weekends required!

Loving Care Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time or full-time Certified Veterinary Technician 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 as a Vet Tech with Loving Care Animal Hospital

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• Paid time off  for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in Illinois. 
• 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 Loving Care Animal Hospital

Loving Care Animal Hospital was proudly awarded DVM Insider's #124 of the Top 500 Veterinary Clinics in the Country! ​Our goal is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care in a compassionate manner, to develop an open, honest alliance with our clients, and to celebrate the human-animal bond. We realize that your animal companions are beloved family members, and we strive to treat them with special attention.

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.