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Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

Location Orland Park, Illinois
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Category
Veterinary Technician
Job ID
28418
Role Type
Open to Full-Time or Part-Time
Hospital
Midwest Animal Hospital

Are you looking for a hospital environment that fosters growth, teamwork, respect, and a healthy work life balance? If so, look no further! We want to help you reach your potential as a veterinary technician and grow your technical skills! We have the opportunity for you to assist with orthopedic, internal medicine, reproduction, and basic soft tissues surgeries, dentals and dental radiography, critical care cases, endoscopy, ultrasounds, CTs and more! We are committed to educating our team and providing one on one mentorship in order to help each person feel confident in providing the best patient care and an extra loving touch for each of the furry family members we care for.

We believe team members thrive in a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment, and we are looking for team members who want to contribute to enhancing this positive environment every day. We create a safe space so all are welcome to represent themselves as they truly are. If you feel passionate about being a positive and supportive teammate, we are looking for you!

Responsibilities:

The primary job for a veterinary technician is to exceed our client's expectations with exceptional patient care. The technician is the veterinarian's primary support. They are routinely entrusted with patient assessments, anesthesia, procedures and treatments.

The technician must be a detail-oriented person who can make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises, and maintain high standards of patient care. Technicians need to communicate clearly with the doctors, other hospital personnel and clients to ensure that patients receive the care that they need.

A technician’s focus is ever changing according to the priority of the moment. This often requires significant multi-tasking and creative thinking ability. They must remain calm and collected in the face of emergency situations in order to lead others through the tasks that must be accomplished. Technicians must share a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and communicate this sense of assurance to clients.

It is important to know and understand our services and recommendations and be able to clearly convey the value of the services to the clients. Excellent client communication skills and a commitment to outstanding client service are essential.

If you are interested in working with a large support team of 15 doctors and 25 technicians in a fast-paced, positive work culture with a flexible schedule, then we would love to meet you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8-10 hour shift
  • 7 days a week/alternating weekend shifts

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

The base hourly range for this position is $15-25. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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