What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Care Animal Hospital of Libertyville?
Full time CVT (or equivalent experience) needed to join our progressive and rapidly growing paperless practice.
- Must be proficient in:
- Phlebotomy-Collecting and test lab samples
- Anesthesia- Preparing animals for exams or surgery, monitoring during surgery and after care.
- Catheterization
- Surgical support
- Radiology
- Observing and monitoring patients.
- Assisting in seeing appointments and discharging surgery/hospitalized patients.
- Ask probing questions about the reason for the visit
- Record case history, weight, temperature and other details
- Restrain and stabilize animals during examination and treatment
- Trim nails, express anal glands, remove sutures and perform other routine procedures
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
- Provide basic education on animal care, nutrition and medical conditions
- Teach clients how to administer medicines at home
- Recommend products for optimal wellness, such as vitamins, supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures
Care Animal Hospital of Libertyville is a rapidly growing, busy, 3 doctor practice, looking to add to our friendly and hard working team. Competitive salary, vacation time, and employee discounts are just a few of the benefits of working at Care. Apply by email or in person.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Salary : $15 - $20
