What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician CVT or experience in surgery required position at Animal Hospital of West Lake Forest?
The Animal Hospital of West Lake Forest has expanded into a 6200 sq. ft. facility that lies on the border between the two beautiful north shore Chicago suburbs of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. We are looking to add an experienced Surgery veterinary technician to our well-established, privately owned 7 doctor small animal practice! We are seeking a full time experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician who is compassionate, friendly, team-oriented, and dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients.
Primary responsibilities include:
Patient handling/restraint
Venipuncture
IV catheter placement
Digital Radiology/positioning
In house lab testing (Idexx)
Surgical preparation, including drug calculations
Anesthetic induction and monitoring
Patient recovery and release
Dental prophylaxis
Basic computer skills
Strong communication with the team and clients
Experience with Idexx Cornerstone a plus
Our Veterinary Technicians play an integral role in providing excellent care to our patients and customer service to our clients.
Our benefits reflect that by offering:
Competitive hourly pay ($25-$32 based on experience and abilities)
Health insurance
Eye Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid time off
Vacation
401K -with match up to 5%
Paid holidays
Paid lunch breaks
Uniform allowance
Training/CE
Discounted medical care/products for your pet
Set Schedule-to help with work life balance
No required overtime
Our Hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-5:30 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am-12:30 pm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $32