Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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