Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician
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Position at Village West Veterinary
Village West VeterinaryExperienced Veterinary Technician
Chicago IL
Fulltime Opportunity
Fulltime Opportunity
More than a word care is present in everything you do. At Village West Veterinary a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner we 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!
Who we are
At Village West Veterinary youll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
We believe in providing the best veterinary care possible for our patients. We treat each patient as if they were our own giving our clients peace of mind that their pets are receiving not only great care but the love and attention they deserve. We provide The Ukrainian Village Bucktown Wicker Park West Town Logan Square and the rest of downtown Chicago with highquality friendly general practice veterinary medicine and surgery. Our hospital is equipped with the most cuttingedge technology including ultrasound dental xrays and inhouse laboratory equipment.
Village West Veterinary is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As a Vet Assistant 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.
Knowledge:
- Must have a MINIMUM of 1 year experience as a Veterinary Technicianthis includes surgery and anesthesia monitoring; CVT status is a BONUS
- The ability to maintain a positive work environment
- The ability to work collectively with team members in a supportive environment
- Effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective in multitasking (prioritizing and accomplishing tasks)
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (functions in which the individual can perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation)
- Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM or Hospital Leadership.
- Assist other members on the medical team with restraining handling and lifting of animals
- Process and Submit Lab work both inhouse labs and Laboratory partners
- Clean wrap and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns towels etc.)
- Facility maintenance of kennels floors trash restrooms laundry etc.)
- The ability to prepare and explain medications with clients.
- Stock supplies in treatment area exam rooms surgical suite and pharmacy
- Provide supportive care to hospitalized patients as directed by a veterinary technician or attending veterinarian (such as monitoring patients vitals any needed medication administration Providing clean kennels and litter pans walking patients as needed)
- Other duties assigned such as Reception tasks that include answering phones scheduling appointments Client checkout process client communication related to patient follow up or laboratory results.
- Proficient with blood draws IV catheter placements and anesthesia/surgery
- Review medical records estimates or discharge instructions with clients
- Record all pertinent medical client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar terms and accurate information.
Physical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lift and/or carry up to 40lbs from the floor level and above at least several times during the day.
- The ability to stand walk sit crawl stoop bend twist kneel and crouch for extended periods of time.
- The ability to restrain all sizes of pets on the floor and on an exam table showing a fear free approach while handling.
- Potential exposure to anesthetic gases fumes and radiation with proper PPE and protective knowledge.
- Machine Maintenance on all laboratory equipment and monthly maintenance throughout the clinic.
- Reassure nervous clients that their pet will be well taken care of by our staff.
- Be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to: laboratory pharmacy radiology surgery dental and nursing skills.
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 distance learning 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:
- Competitive compensation$2026/hr
- Paid time off including 8weeks of fullpay parental leave bereavement to grieve both humans and pets and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top qualitymedical dental and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perks including 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!
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
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