Certified Veterinary Technician

The Premier Veterinary Group in Mundelein , IL is looking for a full time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and Critical Care Department!

Premier Veterinary Group believes that all veterinarians, pets and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief. We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor and dignity toward our clients, colleagues and each other.

The primary responsibility is to triage and provide care for patients presenting to and hospitalized in our Emergency and Critical Care Department. The successful candidate embodies our culture in treating every client with the utmost courteous and attentive treatment possible, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets. Schedule:

• Full time needed
• 36+ hours per week, either 3 at 12 hours or 4 at 9 hours scheduled
• Swing and night shifts available
• Weekends are required
• Participation in some holiday coverage

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly pay - dependent on experience and qualifications, range $22-30/hr + depending on experience
• Applicable shift differentials $5/hr for overnights!

Responsibilities:

• Triaging incoming patients and managing clients throughout their visit
• Partnering with DVM’s in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Completing patient daily treatments in a timely manner at key treatment times
• Assessing hospitalized patients, using intuitive skills as a technician
• Assisting with flow and organization of Emergency and Critical Care department
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
• Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient assessment
• Executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above listed responsibilities satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Skills and Experience:

• General nursing care and treatment of patients
• Administering and monitoring anesthesia
• Assisting the veterinarian in procedures
• Admitting and discharging patients
• Client communication and education

Educational Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent
• Several years’ experience of related job experience
• Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician preferred but all skill levels are encouraged to apply!
• Ask us about our Penn Foster sponsorship program that is designed to support you in achieving veterinary technician licensure!

Competencies:

• Ability to work as a true Team Player and have a positive attitude in all situations
• Self-Motivator: Ability to work efficiently and effectively, proactive with approach
• Communicator: Successful communication is essential with all clients and stakeholders, considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of different people in different situations
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Understands linkages between department’s needs and the organization’s needs.

Benefits of Working at Premier Veterinary Group
Full-time benefits include health plan options that include an optional 100% employer paid plan, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, PTO at 3 weeks the first year, uniform allowance, and a generous CE allowance. Generous pet care discounts also apply.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com. .

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.


Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.