Certified Veterinary Technician
Job Location:
Blue Island, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Join Our Squad!
Love animals and getting into the hands-on technical side of patient care If youre all about top-tier treatment educating pet parents and working with a team that actually has your back keep reading.
Were looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) whos skilled motivated and ready to make a real impactboth in the clinic and with our clients.
What Youll Be Doing
You wont just be assistingyoull serve as a licensed professional delivering advanced high-quality patient care:
- Communicate medical information clearly and compassionately to pet owners ensuring full understanding of diagnoses treatment plans and at-home care instructions
- Accurately implement and oversee prescribed treatments including medication calculations administration therapies and follow-up care
- Perform and support advanced diagnostic procedures such as radiography laboratory analysis cytology and sample collection
- Induce monitor and recover patients under anesthesia including continuous assessment of vital parameters and anesthetic depth
- Place IV catheters perform venipuncture and administer fluids injections and blood products as indicated
- Conduct patient assessments triage cases and promptly identify and communicate changes in patient status
- Maintain complete accurate and legally compliant electronic medical records and treatment logs
- Ensure adherence to hospital protocols safety standards and state licensing regulations
- Support efficient clinic operations including appointment coordination inpatient care and emergency response readiness
- Mentor and provide guidance to veterinary assistants and support staff as appropriate
- Collaborate closely with DVMs and the veterinary team to develop and execute comprehensive patient care plans
- Contribute to a positive professional work environment focused on high-quality medicine and client service
Your Skill Set (Tech People Skills)
Were looking for someone whos not just certifiedbut confident in their technical abilities:
Proficient in:
- Venipuncture & catheter placement
- Lab diagnostics (bloodwork urinalysis cytology basics)
- Digital radiology imaging support
- Anesthesia monitoring equipment (pulse ox capnography ECG)
- Comfortable using veterinary software
- Strong understanding of animal handling restraint techniques and patient safety
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment without sacrificing accuracy
- Clear communicatorable to translate vet speak into real-world language for clients
- Team-first mindset with a positive professional vibe
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program (Associate Degree)
- Passed the VTNE active/eligible RVT license
- Previous experience in a veterinary setting preferred
- Passion for patient care and client education (non-negotiable )
- Must be available to work MondayFriday with one weekday off plus rotating Saturdays
What You Get
- Competitive pay solid benefits (day one of employment)
- Growth opportunities (we want you to level up)
- A genuinely supportive team environment
- Daily serotonin boosts from adorable patients
- A workplace where your skills actually matter
Ready to Apply
If youre looking for more than just a joband want to be part of a team thats making a difference every daywed love to meet you.
Apply today and lets do great work together. Any questions Contact our clinical staff recruiter Ashley at
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