Veterinary Technicians Needed Just North of Chicago
Please have basic Veterinary Technician skills: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and client service handling are among the necessary skills for a position of this type. Please inquire at your interview for more information.
Compensation for this role is dependent upon experience, skill level, and education. $18.00 is the starting wage for basic technical skills (blood draw, client service, vaccine administration, etc.) and will increase up to $26.00 based on years in practice, skill set, education level and certification. If training is required to gain basic skills, an entry-level wage will be offered at $15 - $16 per hour. Certified Veterinary Technicians start at the higher end of our salary range, dependent upon experience and training.
We are seeking professionals to join our team as Veterinary Technicians and experienced Veterinary Assistants. The position is full-time and would offer 35-40+ hours per week.
Christensen Animal Hospital is locally owned and operated. For us, locally owned means we have the flexibility to make changes quickly and appropriately for our doctors, staff members, clients, and patients. We also have a responsibility to our community to represent them well and support them as best as we are able. Our team culture is friendly assistance, respect for one another, and having a little fun while we're serving our community pets. We love pets and do our very best for them and their families.
We are a 2-doctor small animal hospital practicing in our community for 85+ years. We specialize in providing high-quality, compassionate, and convenient care for our patients. We "get" the human and animal bond and are committed to strengthening that bond through client education, teamwork, and thoughtful care. We are an innovative general practice and advanced surgical facility. We pride ourselves on being able to offer our patients and clients the convenience of specialty level care, whenever appropriate, right here, without additional travel and expense. Please continue to read about our offerings for patients and the role we're hoping to fill.
Our Veterinary Technicians assist with:
- Specialty-level procedures
- Emergencies during daytime hours
- Physical examinations
- Dental procedures
- Oral surgery
- Routine and advanced surgical procedures
- Immunizations
- Client education
- Client Service and Satisfaction
Our Veterinary Technicians are proficient with:
- Venipuncture
- IV catheter placement
- Laboratory procedures
- Radiology
- Anesthesia induction
- Anesthesia monitoring
Full-Time Benefits Include:
- Competitive Wages (we compensate above fair for education, skills, and experience)
- Uniform Reimbursement
- Company Sponsored Profit-Sharing Plan
- Group Medical Insurance
- Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- Veterinary Services at a Reduced Rate
- Vendor specials, rebates, and discounts are available
- Paid licensure for Certified Veterinary Technicians
- Signing Bonus for Certified Veterinary Technicians
You can find us at https://pawdr.com. If you would like to work in our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital and share our philosophy, let us know, and we'll plan a visit!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
