Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

Macoupin Veterinary Services is looking for a full-time or part-time Certified Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team!

Location

Macoupin Veterinary Services proudly serves Carlinville, Illinois and the surrounding communities.

Practice Overview

Macoupin Veterinary Services is a two-doctor, small animal practice that offers routine medical, surgical, and dental care as well as emergency treatment during normal business hours. We offer the small-town atmosphere that allows us to get to personally know our clients and their pets. We strive to practice quality medicine with the benefit of the latest technology, including digital radiography (whole body and dental), high speed dental drill unit, ultrasonography, therapeutic laser, and surgical laser.

Macoupin Veterinary Services is proud to be privately owned and values the importance of work-life balance, which is why we have no on-call hours, no required after-hours commitments, and are closed on major holidays. We are a small, close-knit team that is like family. Our current team includes one full-time and one part-time veterinarian, an office manager, three certified veterinary technicians, two veterinary assistants, two seasonal veterinary assistants, and an attendant.

As a technician or assistant, your skill set will directly contribute to the high-quality care that we provide to our clients and their pets. If you are looking to join an enthusiastic veterinary team that enjoys working together while providing compassionate, excellent care, please reach out to us! For more information about our practice, please visit our website (www.macoupinveterinaryclinic.com).

What to expect

Our technicians and assistants are utilized to the fullest of their abilities.

• They assist the veterinarian in all aspects of care, including appointments, surgeries, dentistry, emergencies, and in-patient care.
• Technicians are encouraged to use their education through critical thinking and hands-on skills.
• Our technicians and assistants work extensively with clients- through phone calls, appointment scheduling, check in/out, educating.

We value a team environment and enjoy helping and teaching others. We work hard to maintain a fun atmosphere while practicing quality medicine.

• Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with rotating Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm. Closed on major holidays.
• Full-time or part-time hours are available. While the needs of the business must be met, we also value life outside of the clinic and believe that both are very possible. We make every effort for staff to be able to leave on time and take appropriate lunch hours, which is why hiring for this position and having appropriate staff is so important.
• Technicians and assistants rotate assisting in the exam rooms and with surgeries as well as receptionist duties. There is no “front vs. back” mentality as all share in the same responsibilities. This is also beneficial to our clinic because those scheduling appointments and surgeries as well as answering clients’ questions on the phone are well versed in every aspect of our clinic.

Our Ideal Candidate

• is motivated, compassionate, enthusiastic, and a team player
• must be dependable
• has excellent customer relation skills
• has strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• maintains integrity and morals
• loves animals and enjoys building client relationships
• has a positive attitude, is able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment under pressure
• desires to grow and learn in his/her position and is proactive in learning the skills and needs required for the position
• has a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• preferably has at least 1 year of veterinary experience, but willing to train the right candidate
• is proficient with computers, knowledge of Cornerstone software is a plus
• must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

Benefits:

• Pay is commensurate with experience
• Paid time off
• Paid holiday time off
• Bonuses, as earned
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education allowance for licensure
• Licensure reimbursement
• Generous employee pet discount
• Sam’s Club membership
• Simple IRA with up to 3% match
• Eligibility for short-term disability policy stipend
• Eligibility for employer paid whole life insurance policy

· Probationary period applies for benefits

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• animal handling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14