Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Practice Partners
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- Pay
- $20 to $25
- an hour
- Location
- Morris, IL
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 28
- Today
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About the company
Veterinary Practice Partners
Veterinary · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
Lakewood Animal Hospital is an award-winning companion animal primary care veterinary practice located in Morris, IL since 1992. We maintain a warm, low-stress atmosphere to create better days for pets, pet owners, and our entire staff. Learn more about our hospital and the services we provide on our website: www.lakewoodah.com
What you'll do
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times
What you need
- Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in Illinois
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines
Key skills
Certified Veterinary Technicianhandle animals safelyclient communicationveterinary procedurescommon disease stateshospital safety guidelines
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Perks
- vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount
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Veterinary Technician
Salary: $20 - $25 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a full time position. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Lakewood Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Certified Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect
A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
Professional development opportunities
Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
Key Responsibilities:
Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Qualifications:
Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in Illinois.
Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Lakewood Animal Hospital
Lakewood Animal Hospital is an award-winning companion animal primary care veterinary practice located in Morris, IL since 1992. We maintain a warm, low-stress atmosphere to create better days for pets, pet owners, and our entire staff. Learn more about our hospital and the services we provide on our website: www.lakewoodah.com
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.