What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Veterinary Technician position at River Heights Veterinary Hospital?
Description
Position at River Heights Veterinary Hospital
Certified Veterinary Technician-River Heights Veterinary Hospital
Oswego, IL
Full-time
RHVH is looking for a full-time CVT to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At RHVH, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds : a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
About You
As a CVT, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Experience & Skills Requirements :
- Veterinary technician licensure required
- 2 years of clinical experience preferred
- Must have surgical, anesthesia and dental experience.
- An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred
Role Responsibilities :
About the Hospital
We focus on our employee's long-term growth and happiness. We have been proudly serving Oswego, IL for over 70 years, and are AHAA accredited. We strive for a gold- standard in our pre- and post-operative care.
Benefits - our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members :
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you'll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.
Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.
You'll Thrive With Us
At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through :
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience-$18-23 / hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive
Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24 / 7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.
Salary : $18 - $23
