Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Hometown Veterinary Partners • Orland Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hometown Veterinary Partners (HVP) is seeking full and part-time Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT) to join their team in brand-new veterinary hospitals. As a CVT at HVP, you will be a respected member of the hospital team, reporting to the Hospital Director or Partner Doctor. You will support core beliefs of Culture, Collaboration, and Community, providing exceptional, approachable, and individualized client care. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a positive workplace culture, advance medical care, and build the HVP brand. HVP aims to empower veterinary professionals and create rewarding, sustainable careers. The company emphasizes CULTURE (fostering a healthy workplace), COMMUNITY (contributing to neighborhoods and positive industry change with local autonomy), and COLLABORATION (embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, growth mindsets, and celebrating diverse viewpoints). Care teams collaborate on successful outcomes in operations, pet care, and client services, with services offered six days a week, including appointments, scheduled surgeries, and preventative care.

Being a Veterinary Technician with HVP requires more than just AVMA certified credentials. They are looking for passionate individuals dedicated to client and pet education and care, who want to work to their full skill level. This involves bringing talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for development alongside peers, with a passion for pets and a belief that quality care leads to long and healthy lives for pets.

Requirements

• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) required.
• Graduation from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of veterinary or technician experience required.
• Initiative-taking with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous learning.
• Comfort in a high growth environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail in fast paced environment.
• Solid and effective communication, technology, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to relate with clients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Excellent phone etiquette.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including standing, sitting, kneeling, and lifting, up to 5lbs, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under stressful conditions.
• Ability to exercise patience and empathize with clients.
• Ability to closely follow instructions when preparing and administering treatment to patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, supportive, and collaborate work environment.
• Bring interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to support an inclusive environment.
• Support the training and onboarding of new team members.
• Provide ongoing input that supports efficiency, productivity, and well-being.
• Identify opportunities and support best practices to contribute to our growth.
• Provide a positive and exceptional client experience and patient care.
• Welcome clients and their pets to the hospital in a friendly and courteous fashion.
• Assist clients in checking in and out as well as setting up appointments for follow-up care.
• Gather basic vital signs, weight, and history on patients.
• Properly restrain pets during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed by the DVM.
• Observe animal behavior and health conditions and report to the DVM.
• Assist in cases of emergencies.
• Keep accurate records and logs and record them in patients’ medical notes.
• Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare as determined by the DVM.
• Educate owners on medications, husbandry, and recommend practices for their pets as determined by the DVM.
• Perform basic laboratory testing and radiographs.
• Perform dental prophylactic procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
• Safely monitor and document for anesthetic procedures.
• Lead as a provider of veterinary technician appointments based on state practice act and veterinary client-patient relationship guidelines.
• Give input, ideas, and suggestions for continual improvement of the practice environment for the care team, patients, and pet parents.
• Be a part of quality, safety, and health initiatives.
• Triage emergency cases appropriately and keep clients and pets at ease.
• Review patients’ records to ensure that immunizations, diagnostic and routine testing, and prevention are up to date.
• Note all observations, testing, and treatments in Medical Notes.
• Clean kennels, examination tables/rooms treatment areas, sterilize equipment and wrapping of packs.
• Responsibilities listed above and procedures as defined by the state Practice Act.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• PTO for Part-Time & Full-Time Team Members (Inclusive of Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holiday)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Wellness & Mental Health Resources
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Pet Insurance
• Pet Discounts
• 401k
• CE Allowance
• Opportunity for Equity and Advancement
• Flexible Schedule to Allow for Work-Life Balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED