Veterinary Technician jobs in Illinois

Orion Veterinary Clinic is a mixed animal veterinary clinic serving the Quad City area. We provide high quality veterinary care for livestock, horses, companion animals and some exotics. We are searching for a full time Veterinary Technician to join our fast paced growing practice. Our current staff consists of one full time veterinarian, a part time equine veterinarian, and a team of experienced technicians. The clinic is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, 8 am to Noon on Saturday and closed on Sunday. Patients are seen by appointment only with the expectation of emergencies. Veterinary Technician are expected to work a 4-day workweek and some Saturdays.

Veterinary Technician Duties

• Taking and Recording Vital Signs
• Collecting Stool Samples
• Performing Laboratory Tests
• Sterilizing Equipment
• Administering Medications, Injections, Intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and orally
• Collecting and Recording Animal’s Medical Histories
• Trimming Nails and Grooming Animals
• Feeding and Walking Animals
• Removing Sutures and staples
• Cleaning Wounds and Changing Dressing
• Provides compassionate care to patients.
• Performs all duties in accordance with hospital medical policies and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas or vehicle.
• Assists the doctor in medical and surgical procedures; prepares patients for surgery; assists the doctor in administering anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids
• Performs emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.
• Assists in restraining pets (horses, animals) when necessary.
• Performs clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, ear cytology, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records
• Takes radiographs
• Admits and discharges patients on the doctor's orders
• Counsels clients on various aspects of animal care; explains dosage/purpose of medications; reinforces the proper care and procedures that should be followed at home; makes follow-up calls to clients.
• Understands usage and dosage for all prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.
• Properly cleans all surgical materials after they are used; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
• Assists other staff members as required.
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Perform dental prophylaxis
• Place IV catheters
• Administer IV fluids
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person