Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Archer Veterinary Clinic is a full service animal hospital located in Lemont, IL, a suburb of Chicago. We have been in the community since 1978 and love giving the best possible care to our clients and their pets. We are looking for motivated and dedicated individuals with experience as a Veterinary Technician to assist us with the continued growth of the clinic.

Applicants must have a strong work ethic, positive personality, fantastic communication skills, ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, possess a well-rounded technical skillset and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients as well as clients. Prefer applicants to be a CVT, but will consider experience over two years in a veterinary hospital.

Responsibilities might include, but not limited to:

• Take vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse, respiration and weight
• Obtain patient history
• Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol
• Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint
• Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic technique
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Induce anesthesia and intubate patient
• Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery
• Maintain and use medical equipment such as IDEXX Lasercyte and autoclave
• Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology
• Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis
• Administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form
• Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test logs
• Obtain radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques
• Dental procedures including, but not limited to, removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains, smoothing, filing, and polishing of teeth
• Perform and analyze skin and ear cytologies
• Complete ear cleanings and nail trims
• Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials
• Provide the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments as needed
• Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers
• Removal of sutures/staples
• Application of bandages
• Administration and application of treatment and drugs, medications and immunological agents by topical, oral, rectal, intramuscular and subcutaneous injectable routes
• Administer immunizations which are not required by law to be administered in the presence of a licensed veterinarian
• Perform diagnostic imaging such as radiographs

Our culture is one of high standards, professional dedication and an unrelenting commitment to providing the best care possible to our patients. At the same time, Archer employees frequently reference our warm, friendly, collegiate work environment as one of their favorite aspects of working at the hospital.

Qualifications:

2 years experience as a veterinary technician