Veterinary Technician-Surgery

Description

Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists- Hoffman Estates

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists-Experienced Veterinary Technician-Surgery

Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time

At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, we provide emergency, specialty, and critical care for dogs and cats in Hoffman Estates and the greater Chicago area. Located on Higgins Road, we are conveniently located to support all the pets in Hoffman Estates, Chicago, and surrounding communities. Our 25,000 square foot multi-specialty, 24/7 emergency facility provides streamlined, advanced care services for patients' critical and specialty care needs. Designed with an open floor plan and equipped with innovative technology, Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Hoffman Estates promotes collaboration and best-in-class care.

Our level of care is maintained by the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and highly trained staff.

More about the area:

Step outside the hospital doors and enjoy a scenic walk along Poplar Creek Trail located in Show Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve. Play a few holes on the way to work at the Hilldale Golf Club, less than 2 miles away. Want to unwind after a shift? Catch a movie at the nearby AMC or visit one of several popular nearby eateries with coworkers and family. This area is full of nice neighborhoods and high-quality public schools.

Qualifications for role:

• Certified Veterinary Technician-CVT--preferred
• Specialty Surgery experience-preferred

Ideal Candidates:

• 2+ years prior specialty surgery/anesthesia experience preferred
• Be able to prepare the surgical suite for a surgical procedure.
• Be familiar with proper aseptic techniques in the surgical suite.
• Monitoring and maintaining anesthesia in surgical patients/during advanced imaging
• Monitoring the patient after it has been extubated, taking post-op temperatures, and heart rate, and making sure the patient is comfortable and pain-free.
• Assist with pack prep and instrument sterilization.
• Assist with pre-surgical diagnostics
• Obtain thorough patient histories
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Leadership experience in a specialty surgery role

Hoffman Estates is part of Thrive Pet Healthcare and is proud to offer industry-leading support for our Staff:

• Competitive compensation $26-32/hr--actual rate offered DOE
• Health benefits (vision, dental, and life insurance too)
• Annual CE Stipend
• 401k w/employer match
• Annual Paid Time Off
• Additional family & furry care support options, including veterinary care discounts. · Check out our INDUSTRY leading benefits!!

Every Thrive Healthcare member receives:

• Paid Parental Leave- 8 weeks fully paid
• Purr-ental Leave- A 3-day leave to acclimate a shelter-adopted pet into your household
• Pet Perks- Discounts for up to five of your pets
• Carrot- Womens Health
• Bright Horizons- backup childcare, elder care, personal care
• Advanced career path opportunities

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.