Description
Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists- Hoffman Estates
Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists-Experienced Veterinary Technician-Surgery
Hoffman Estates IL
Full-time
At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists we provide emergency specialty and critical care for dogs and cats in Hoffman Estates and the greater Chicago area. Located on Higgins Road we are conveniently located to support all the pets in Hoffman Estates Chicago and surrounding communities. Our 25000 square foot multi-specialty 24/7 emergency facility provides streamlined advanced care services for patients critical and specialty care needs. Designed with an open floor plan and equipped with innovative technology Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Hoffman Estates promotes collaboration and best-in-class care.
Our level of care is maintained by the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and highly trained staff.
More about the area:
Step outside the hospital doors and enjoy a scenic walk along Poplar Creek Trail located in Show Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve. Play a few holes on the way to work at the Hilldale Golf Club less than 2 miles away. Want to unwind after a shift Catch a movie at the nearby AMC or visit one of several popular nearby eateries with coworkers and family. This area is full of nice neighborhoods and high-quality public schools.
Qualifications for role:
- Certified Veterinary Technician-CVT--preferred
- Specialty Surgery experience-preferred
Ideal Candidates:
- 2 years prior specialty surgery/anesthesia experience preferred
- Be able to prepare the surgical suite for a surgical procedure.
- Be familiar with proper aseptic techniques in the surgical suite.
- Monitoring and maintaining anesthesia in surgical patients/during advanced imaging
- Monitoring the patient after it has been extubated taking post-op temperatures and heart rate and making sure the patient is comfortable and pain-free.
- Assist with pack prep and instrument sterilization.
- Assist with pre-surgicaldiagnostics
- Obtain thorough patient histories
- Communicate effectively with clients
- Leadership experience in a specialty surgery role
Hoffman Estates is part of Thrive Pet Healthcare and is proud to offer industry-leading support for our Staff:
- Competitive compensation $26-32/hr--actual rate offered DOE
- Health benefits (vision dental and life insurance too)
- Annual CE Stipend
- 401k w/employer match
- Annual Paid Time Off
- Additional family & furry care support options including veterinary care discounts. Check out our INDUSTRY leading benefits!!
Every Thrive Healthcare member receives:
- Paid Parental Leave- 8 weeks fully paid
- Purr-ental Leave- A 3-day leave to acclimate a shelter-adopted pet into your household
- Pet Perks- Discounts for up to five of your pets
- Carrot- Womens Health
- Bright Horizons- backup childcare elder care personal care
- Advanced career path opportunities
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