Veterinary Technician

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Shifts are scheduled within our hospital's hours of operation:

• Monday & Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Orchard Road Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time 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.

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

• 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.

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience.
• 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.

At Orchard Road Animal Hospital, we’ve been proudly serving the Montgomery, IL community since 1992 with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. As a full-service AAHA-accredited hospital, we’re committed to providing personalized and progressive care that meets the needs of every pet and their family.

Our experienced team offers a wide range of services—including preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care—using state-of-the‑art equipment in a modern facility. We’re passionate about client education and work closely with families to ensure their pets live long, healthy, and happy lives.

We foster a supportive, team‑oriented environment where every team member is valued. If you're looking to join a practice that puts pets, people, and growth first, Orchard Road Animal Hospital is the place for you!

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.