Veterinary Technician- Emergency ICU
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Veterinary Technician ER/ICU
Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists
Hoffman Estates IL
FulltimeDay and Overnight shift available3day work week
More than a word care is present in everything you do at Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Hoffman Estateswe take action to empower your best care for pets their families and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options comprehensive benefits and abundant support youll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And we have plenty of fun along the way!
Our floor plan offers a modern and openconcept feel including a large break area with all the amenities to relax and enjoy where you work.
Provide your best care with more bridges and fewer barriers.
Thrive Pet Healthcare SpecialistsHoffman Estates is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As a Veterinary Technician youll play an important role in pets lives by providing endtoend care for our precious patients. Your lifechanging work will range from the handson care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Role Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care advocate for pets and educate clients.
- With each hospital function assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
- Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your states Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options medications and additional treatments.
- Assist in maintaining relevant comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
- Use safe restraining techniques follow standard protocols and sustain clean sterile organized treatment areas exam rooms and labs.
- Be willing to guide mentor and support fellow team members.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- CVT is highly preferred for this position.
- Anesthesia experience is required.
- A strong knowledge base of medical treatments including but not limited to; CRI setup/maintenance NG tubes central line placement glucose curves postsurgical care oxygendependent patients blocked cats etc.
- A strong knowledge base of infectious diseases and systemic disorders is key.
- Accurately performs routine inhouse laboratory procedures including the collection preparation and handling of all specimens according to hospital protocols.
- An uptodate knowledge base of laboratory testing and the necessary samples needed for submission.
- Ability to articulate professional veterinary verbiage while maintaining a medical record.
- Exercise a high level of communication with clients and referral partners.
- Provide compassionate patient care.
- Understands basic emergency care including CPR.
- Has motivation and takes initiative to help teammates in any situation.
Youll Grow With Us
Here you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Our vast diverse and free library of continuing education courses ThriveU
- Live virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Earn your AVMACVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distancelearning program for veterinary technicians
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
And with so many locations nationwide you can find and move into any specialty hospital type or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental physical emotional and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Paid time offincluding 8 weeks of fullpay parental leave bereavement to grieve both humans and pets and time off for new pet adoptions
- Topquality medical dental and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perksinclude free exams discounts on products and services and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children adults and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
- Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
and so much more!
Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience.The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members pet parents and pets. We strive to create a diverse equitable and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
