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Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant Animal Hospital of Loves Park Loves Park, IL Job Details Part-time $18 - $22 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits License reimbursement On-the-job training Uniform allowance Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Peripheral intravenous cannulation Animal catheterization Animal blood collection Full Job Description We here at the Animal Hospital of Loves Park, located at 5036 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL 61111, are looking for either a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our staff! Blood drawing and I.V. cathetering skills are required. If you feel like you qualify, apply today! Below is an overview of what is to be expected when working at this clinic: (You will not be expected to do all of these things every day but to have knowledge of how to do them in case needed and there is on the job training. You will be working with 1-3 other staff members at a time, so don't let this seem overwhelming!)

Technical:

Restraining animals (exams, procedures, etc), drawing blood/placing I.V. catheters, assisting during exams and surgery, helping with vaccinating/giving shots and medication, assisting with euthanasias, filling prescriptions, preparing lab samples.

Reception:

Answering the phone, learning/using the practice's software/digitizing notes, use of payment systems, printing/scanning documents, faxing prescriptions/files, filing, communicating with clients/relaying information to and from the doctor.

Cleaning:

Vacuuming and mopping, laundry, maintaining a clean lobby/exam rooms/surgery room/kennels (cleaning up accidents, wiping down exam tables, end of day vacuuming and mopping the exam rooms and lobbies), cleaning surgical instruments after surgery, use of the ultrasonic and autoclave machines, kennels of patients and boarders, picking up after bathroom use outside, taking out trash. We are currently looking for part time employees with the opportunity of future full time hours. Scheduling can be anywhere between Mondays and Fridays, with a rotating schedule on weekends (the clinic is open Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm and evening kennels if there are boarders. The clinic is closed on Sundays except for morning and evening kennels if there are boarders.) If you have any questions about hours, scheduling, or anything else, it can be discussed more thoroughly through messaging us. Thank you for taking the time to read through this and we hope to hear from you!

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Employee discount License reimbursement Professional development assistance Uniform allowance Ability to

Commute:

Loves Park, IL 61111 (Required)

Work Location:

In person