Certified Veterinary Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview

Companion Animal Hospital Vernon Hills has an opportunity for a full time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team

We are searching for an Experienced Licensed Technician to Enhance our Patient Care Team

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This is an opportunity for a Credentialed Technician to become a part of a progressive clinic- Be a part of a clinic where Credentialed Technicians are respected & utlized to the height of their licensure

Compensation:

Minimum $23/hrIncreases with Credential & Years of Experience In a Clinical Setting***$500 Sign- On Bonus***

Location:

1101 S Milwaukee AveVernon Hills, Illinois 60061United States

Clinic Hours:

Monday-Thursday

8am - 6pm

Friday

8am-5pm

Saturday

8am - 2pm

Sunday

CLOSED

The Role:

A Full-Time Certified Veterinary Technician

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a real difference?

Are you a Credentialed Veterinary Technician passionate about animal health and empowered to use your knowledge?

We are looking for individuals who will exhibit the passion for our mission of providing exceptional medical care to our patients and excellent customer service to our clients.

Your daily responsibilities will include patient handling and care, client communication and education, surgical monitoring and procedures, laboratory and in-house diagnostic procedures, and hospital cleanliness. We ensure each member of our support team is equipped with the tools and training that they need to operate effectively in every area of the hospital

What We Offer:

• A collaborative environment that empowers credentialed veterinary technicians to perform a wide range of tasks within their scope of practice.
• Opportunity to utilize your skills in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.
• Direct impact on animal well-being through comprehensive medical care and compassionate interaction.

Companion Vernon Hills is excited to welcome its next family member

Our team is passionate about animals and practicing high quality medicine.

We are AAHA Accredited, Cat Friendly certified, and we are almost an official Fear Free certified practice. We see a good number of exotics including birds, reptiles and pocket pets.

We have a servant leadership style and are excited to grow our individual team members with our mentorship atmosphere and leadership program, as well as our technician program. Our newly renovated spacious beautiful hospital is located between Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire. Our team is excited to expand and are looking for a positive passionate individual with a growth mindset and drive to learn and grow with us We truly treat our patients like our own and our clients love us, so stop by for a visit and feel the full welcoming presence of your potential future career

Benefits we offer:

• Base 80 Hours PTO for all CVT's
• Customized learning and development opportunities
  • 48 Additional HRS of CE PTO
  • $500 to help you attend your favorite conferences
• FSA and HSA options available
• 401K starting on day 1- Company 4% match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for you & your family
• Additional Insurances Available:
  • Life Insurance AD&D
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accidental Insurance
• Discounts for your pets
• Annual scrub allowance

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue, per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you.

24 hour access.

Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more

Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus.

Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support.

Easy access to legal/financial experts and information.

Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions.

Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life.

Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics.

Employees can take advantage of services like our Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center, and Mindfulness resources.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Additional Functions:

• Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
• Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
• 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Travel required: Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

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