Start Your Veterinary Career Somewhere That Invests in You.
Starting your career as a new graduate CVT can feel overwhelming - but it shouldn’t feel unsupported.
At Green Prairie Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about mentoring and developing veterinary technicians into confident, skilled professionals.
We are seeking motivated new graduate Certified Veterinary Technicians who want to continue learning in a positive, team-oriented environment with strong mentorship and hands-on opportunities.
What You’ll Gain
- Structured training and mentorship
- Hands-on anesthesia and surgery experience
- Dentistry and dental radiography training
- Fear Free handling techniques
- Opportunities to grow your skills and confidence
- Exposure to advanced medicine and procedures
- Supportive doctors and leadership team
Why Green Prairie?
- AAHA Accredited
- Fear Free Certified
- Advanced surgery and orthopedic cases
- CT imaging and digital radiology
- Supportive learning culture
- Multi-location opportunities for growth
Schedule Options
Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range:
$21.00–$25.00 per hour depending on experience and skill level.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and credentials
- Health and life insurance available for eligible employees
- 401K contributions
- CE allowance and CE opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet discounts
- Paid time off
- Paid licensure fees (for eligible positions)
- Supportive continuing education environment
Qualifications
- Illinois CVT license or eligibility for licensure
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset
- Compassionate patient care
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and safely lift/restrain animals. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Green Prairie Animal Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and Illinois employment laws.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How experienced are you in your dog/cat holding or restraint skills?
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lincoln, IL 62656: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
