Veterinary Technician

Benefits:

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Benefits/Perks

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Fun Working Environment (pool table, table tennis, air hockey)

Paid continuing education

PTO (paid time off)

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, & Life )

Well equipped modern facility

An employee gym facility

Swimming pool and Underwater Treadmills for your pets

Job Summary

The Animal Doctor, Ltd, an AAHA Accredited small animal hospital is seeking a full time Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant . We are located in Cary, IL which is a Northwest suburb with direct Metra service to Chicago.

A strong candidate must have specific experience with comfortably assisting veterinarians and veterinary staff with animal care during a variety of medical procedures such as examinations, X-Rays, Ultrasounds, surgery, dentistry and rehabilitation. Applicants must be comfortable with using computers. Expertise with Microsoft Excel, electronic records management and animal hospital practice management software is a plus. You should enjoy establishing and sustaining progressive, professional, pleasant interactions with customers and staff alike, as well as, the ability to work independently or in a group setting. Candidates must possess an energetic, outgoing, high-initiative personality and must be punctual, well organized and reliable. Must be flexible to work some evenings and a minimum of two Saturdays a month. A Bachelors degree is a plus. Experienced and new graduates are welcomed to apply.

Responsibilities

Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history

Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic

Take vital signs and acquire blood samples

Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients

Comfortable assisting veterinarians and veterinary staff with animal care during a variety of medical procedures:

Examinations

X-Rays, Ultrasounds and CT-scans

Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery and dentistry

Rehabilitation and physical therapy

Using computers, knowledge with Microsoft Excel

Maintain patient medical records electronically

Assist in all areas of patient management including providing customer care services

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a similar role

Knowledge of animal care and handling

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment

Patience and a love for animals

Enjoy establishing and sustaining progressive, professional, pleasant interactions with customers and staff alike

Ability to work independently or in a group setting

Candidates must possess an energetic, outgoing, high-initiative personality and

Must be punctual, well organized and reliable

Must be flexible to work some evenings and a minimum of two Saturdays a month

A Bachelors degree is a plus

Experienced and new graduates are welcomed to apply

Veterinary Tech Certification preferred