Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job Description

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Northgate Small Animal Hospital - Collinsville, IL

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Sign-on Bonus: $1,500

Schedule: Full-time | Four 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays (every other)

Join an AAHA-Accredited, Fear Free Certified Hospital

Northgate Small Animal Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our collaborative, patient-focused team in Collinsville, Illinois. If you're passionate about high-quality medicine, enjoy working alongside supportive teammates, and want to fully utilize your technical skills, we'd love to meet you.

As an AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a positive workplace where every team member is respected, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Why You'll Love Working at Northgate

At Northgate, our technicians are valued members of the medical team. Our veterinarians encourage collaboration and rely on the expertise of our credentialed technicians to provide outstanding patient care. We believe in open communication, teamwork, and creating an environment where everyone contributes and succeeds together.

Located just outside St. Louis in Collinsville, IL, our hospital serves dogs, cats, and exotic pets while partnering with local rescue organizations, including Speak! Rescue and Sanctuary St. Louis, to support animals in our community.

What You'll Do

As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you'll practice at the top of your license by:

• Performing patient assessments and obtaining medical histories
• Safely restraining patients using Fear Free techniques
• Monitoring anesthesia and assisting with surgical procedures
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Collecting laboratory samples and running in-house diagnostics
• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed
• Placing and maintaining intravenous catheters
• Taking and positioning patients for digital radiographs
• Educating clients on preventive care, medications, and treatment plans
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Collaborating with veterinarians and the hospital team to provide exceptional patient care

Qualifications

• Current CVT credential required
• Ideal minimum of 1 year of experience as a credentialed veterinary technician
• Strong technical and anesthesia monitoring skills
• Excellent communication and client education abilities
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Passion for compassionate, Fear Free patient care

Schedule

• Full-time
• Four-day work week
• Rotating Saturdays (every other)
• Designed to promote work-life balance

Compensation & Benefits

• $22.00-$26.00 per hour , based on experience
• $1,500 sign-on bonus *paid at 90 days of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Quarterly incentive bonus opportunities
• Paw Plan bonus opportunities
• Employee pet care discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Supportive leadership and monthly team meetings
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Why Northgate Small Animal Hospital?

We're committed to creating a workplace where credentialed veterinary technicians are empowered to use their full skill set while providing exceptional care to our patients and clients. Our collaborative culture, experienced team, and commitment to professional growth make Northgate an excellent place to build a long-term veterinary career.

If you're looking for a hospital where your skills are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your career can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the team at Northgate Small Animal Hospital in Collinsville, Illinois!

Location:
Northgate Small Animal Hospital
1497 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234

Hospital website:

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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