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 or night shifts - afternoons and nights
Includes weekends (generally every other)
Participation in some holiday coverage
Compensation:
Competitive hourly pay - dependent on experience and qualifications, range $19 to $30+
Shift differentials, hiring bonuses, CVT program sponsorship also available!
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.

This is a great time to join the team as we just built out and moved into a BRAND NEW 10,000 square foot facility in Mundelein IL, in early 2025! Be a part this exciting transition with us!

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