Veterinary Technician

Who we are: Animal House of Chicago is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician! Position Details Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience & licensure Schedule: Full-time; occasional kennel shifts required Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Animal House of Chicago Supportive, upbeat, and collaborative team culture Diverse caseload featuring companion animals, birds, and reptiles Mentorship and ongoing opportunities for professional growth Leadership that encourages individuality and teamwork Flexibility with scheduling to support work-life balance Access to Vetcor's Techlife community with thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide What You’ll Do Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures Monitor anesthesia and surgical patients Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples Provide compassionate nursing care and patient monitoring Educate clients on treatments, medications, and preventative care Maintain accurate patient records and support daily hospital operations Assist with occasional kennel responsibilities as needed Collaborate with doctors and teammates to deliver outstanding patient care What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred, or a minimum of 3 years of veterinary assistant experience Surgical and anesthesia monitoring experience Proficiency with venipuncture Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills Passion for learning and growing professionally Exotic animal experience is a plus Spanish-speaking skills are a plus Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork The Extras You’ll Actually Feel Mentorship and support from an experienced veterinary team Oppportunities to strengthen your technical skills and learn new ones A collaborative environment where your contributions are valued A hospital culture built on compassion, respect, and teamwork The opportunity to work with a wide variety of species every day Benefits You Can't Beat Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full-time only) Referral bonus program Wellness Benefits Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only) Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply. Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement Professional development opportunities Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Animal House of Chicago and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr