Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

TAD-CRYSTAL LAKE LTD 815

Feinberg Court, Cary, IL 60013 $17

• $25 an hour
• Full-time $17
• $25 an hour

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Full-time Benefits:

Disability Insurance Life Insurance Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Free food & snacks Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Profit sharing Training & development Vision insurance Wellness resources Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Career Advancement Opportunities Competitive Compensation Fun Working Environment (pool table, table tennis, air hockey) Paid continuing education PTO (paid time off) Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, & Life ) Well equipped modern facility An employee gym facility Swimming pool and Underwater Treadmills for your pets Job Summary The Animal Doctor, Ltd, an AAHA Accredited small animal hospital is seeking a full time Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant . We are located in Cary, IL which is a Northwest suburb with direct Metra service to Chicago. A strong candidate must have specific experience with comfortably assisting veterinarians and veterinary staff with animal care during a variety of medical procedures such as examinations, X-Rays, Ultrasounds, surgery, dentistry and rehabilitation. Applicants must be comfortable with using computers. Expertise with Microsoft Excel, electronic records management and animal hospital practice management software is a plus. You should enjoy establishing and sustaining progressive, professional, pleasant interactions with customers and staff alike, as well as, the ability to work independently or in a group setting. Candidates must possess an energetic, outgoing, high-initiative personality and must be punctual, well organized and reliable. Must be flexible to work some evenings and a minimum of two Saturdays a month. A Bachelors degree is a plus. Experienced and new graduates are welcomed to apply. Responsibilities Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic Take vital signs and acquire blood samples Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients Comfortable assisting veterinarians and veterinary staff with animal care during a variety of medical procedures: Examinations X-Rays, Ultrasounds and CT-scans Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery and dentistry Rehabilitation and physical therapy Using computers, knowledge with Microsoft Excel Maintain patient medical records electronically Assist in all areas of patient management including providing customer care services Qualifications Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a similar role Knowledge of animal care and handling Excellent communication skills Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment Patience and a love for animals Enjoy establishing and sustaining progressive, professional, pleasant interactions with customers and staff alike Ability to work independently or in a group setting Candidates must possess an energetic, outgoing, high-initiative personality and Must be punctual, well organized and reliable Must be flexible to work some evenings and a minimum of two Saturdays a month A Bachelors degree is a plus Experienced and new graduates are welcomed to apply