Veterinary Technician

TAD-CRYSTAL LAKE LTD

CARY, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Animal Care, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Dentistry, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Hockey, Hospital Administration, Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Orthopedic Surgery, Patient History, Physical Therapy, Practice Management Software, Radiography, Record Keeping, Records Management, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Medicine, Vision Plan
LOCATION
CARY, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
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
  • Veterinary Tech Certification preferred




About the Company

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TAD-CRYSTAL LAKE LTD