Certified Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health•Mundelein, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Premier Veterinary Group in Mundelein, IL is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and Critical Care Department on a per diem basis! 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.

Requirements

General nursing care and treatment of patients
Administering and monitoring anesthesia
Assisting the veterinarian in procedures
Admitting and discharging patients
Client communication and education
High School education or equivalent
Several years’ experience of related job experience
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.

Nice To Haves

Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician preferred but all skill levels are encouraged to apply!

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