Certified Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Plum Creek Regional Animal Medical Center is a well-established, progressive three-doctor small animal practice with a nearby outpatient clinic, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. For over 25 years, we’ve proudly maintained AAHA accreditation, reflecting our commitment to high-quality veterinary care! We provide comprehensive services including wellness and preventive care, urgent and illness care, surgery, endoscopy, acupuncture, dentistry, cold laser therapy, in-house diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasonography, as well as boarding and grooming—allowing us to deliver complete care in one place. Located just east of Crete, Illinois, near the Indiana border, our main hospital is supported by an outpatient clinic only 7.8 miles away in Dyer, Indiana. This dual-location setup offers variety while maintaining continuity through shared records and clients. With easy access to Chicago and Northwest Indiana, our location combines small-town charm with convenient access to shopping, dining, and recreation. Our hours of operation are: Monday & Tuesday : 8am - 6pm Wednesday : 8am - 1pm Thursday & Friday : 8am - 6pm Saturday : 8am - 1pm Sunday : Closed To learn more about us click here .
Requirements
- A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required
- 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
- Availability to work some Saturday shifts
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards
Nice To Haves
- active students or recent graduates from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program
- additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
Responsibilities
- Animal restraint
- triage of incoming patients
- collection and analysis of lab samples
- diagnostic imaging
- management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
- administration of medications
- effective communication of treatment plans with clients
- surgical preparation and assistance
- anesthetic management
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Scrub Allowance and Employee Personal Pet Discounts
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Holiday Pay, Bonuses, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
