- Salary
- $21 – $23
- Location
- Palatine, IL · Palatine, Illinois, United States
- Department
- Technicians
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Veterinary Technician
Salary: $21.00 - $23 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: Full time and part time hours available.
- Full-Time: Enjoy a 4-day work week with shifts from 8:30 AM–6:00 PM or 8:30 AM–7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Part-Time: Up to 25 hours per week.
- No weekends required!
Loving Care Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time or full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Loving Care Animal Hospital
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Loving Care Animal Hospital
Loving Care Animal Hospital was proudly awarded DVM Insider's #124 of the Top 500 Veterinary Clinics in the Country! Our goal is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care in a compassionate manner, to develop an open, honest alliance with our clients, and to celebrate the human-animal bond. We realize that your animal companions are beloved family members, and we strive to treat them with special attention.
