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LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Companion Animal Hospital of Norridge
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Overview :

Companion Animal Hospital of Norridge is seeking a

Experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Established in 1951, Companion Animal Hospital of Norridge is proud to offer the latest and best in veterinary medicine, patient care, and customer service. Our hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostics for the most comprehensive medical and surgical care. In addition to the skills of our team members and the technology we offer, we place a strong emphasis on providing thorough, compassionate care that will see our community's pets through a long and healthy life. Our group has an incredibly inclusive culture, waiting to help teach and develop skills of future teammates.

Location :

4321 N Harlem Ave, Norridge, IL 60706

Shift Details :

T his is a Full time position (30 hours / week)

working r otational Weekends.

Opportunity for dynamic schedule!

Clinic Hours : Monday- Friday

8 : 00am- 7 : 00pm

Saturday

8 : 00am - 3 : 00pm

Sunday

10 : 00am - 2 : 00pm

Compensation : 20-22 / hr

Compensation increases with commensurate experience.

1-2 years experience as an assistant / student technician in a clinic setting is REQUIRED.

Willing to offer training & mentorship to the right eager, motivated candidate!

Vet Tech students encouraged to apply- student oppotunities within!

Benefits we offer :

  • Base 80 Hours PTO for all CVT's!
  • Customized learning and development opportunities

48 Additional HRS of CE PTO

  • 500 to help you attend your favorite conferences
  • Career & Educational advancement opportunities!
  • FSA and HSA options available
  • 401K starting on day 1- Company 4% match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for you & your family
  • Additional Insurances Available :

    • Life Insurance AD&D

  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accidental Insurance
  • Discounts for your pets
  • Annual scrub allowance

    • Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

    Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue, per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you.

    24 hour access.

    Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more

    Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus

    Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support.

    Easy access to legal / financial experts and information.

    Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions,

    Build coping skills to manage lifes challenges and gain control of your life.

    Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics.

    Employees can take advantage of services like our Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center, and Mindfulness resources.

    Responsibilities :

    How youll make an impact :

  • Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
  • Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well .
  • Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals .
  • Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
  • Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
  • Maintain excellent client communication.
  • Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms , and accurate information.
  • Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  • A nswer clients inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures ; h andle clients medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

    • Qualifications :

    Talents youll bring to MVP :

  • Must b e proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate p atience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
  • Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections .
  • Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients .
  • Know ledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
  • Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
  • The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
  • The employee must be confident around pets.

    • Why Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)?

    Because we do things a bit differently here. Were a rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. And while its important to know wh o we are, its more important to know what drives us - our mission to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine. O ur actions speak louder than those words. We put people before profits and invest in our talented teams . O ur connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! MVP is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.

    Whats in it for you?

    We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, pet health discount s and dollar for dollar match on 401K...not to mention a team of smart and friendly coworkers!

    Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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