Veterinary Technician at GreenTree Animal Hospital
About The Position
GreenTree Animal Hospital is a longstanding, AAHA-accredited practice serving the Libertyville community for over 20 years. The hospital uses modern technology and current veterinary techniques to provide patient care. The Veterinary Technician assists veterinarians and other technicians with patient care, treatment, and surgery. The role includes monitoring hospitalized and surgical patients, performing routine in-house laboratory work, preparing prescriptions and specimens, maintaining inventory and equipment, educating clients, and helping keep the practice clean and organized. The listed pay range is USD $20.00–$23.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Ability to work weekends as required.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; assistance is required for lifting patients or carrying equipment over 25 pounds.
- Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office applications.
- Strong communication skills to support patient safety.
Nice To Haves
- Previous veterinary experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
- Assist with outpatient exams by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor their vital signs during surgery.
- Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
- Take, develop, and maintain radiographs while following appropriate safety procedures.
- Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
- Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
- Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
- Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
- Interact with clients professionally and compassionately, and communicate with veterinarians and team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
- Bonus incentive
- Flexible work schedules
- Career and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
