Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

The Premier Veterinary Group in Grayslake (soon to be Mundelein), IL is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and Critical Care Department! Premier Veterinary Group believes that all veterinarians, pets, and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief. We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor, and dignity toward our clients, colleagues, and each other. The primary responsibility is to triage and provide care for patients presenting to and hospitalized in our Emergency and Critical Care Department. The successful candidate embodies our culture in treating every client with the utmost courteous and attentive treatment possible, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets.

Job Description

• Triage incoming patients and manage clients throughout their visit
• Partner with DVMs in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Complete patient daily treatments in a timely manner at key treatment times
• Assess hospitalized patients, using intuitive skills as a technician
• Assist with flow and organization of the Emergency and Critical Care department
• Obtain and process laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
• Utilize different modalities of imaging for patient assessment
• Execute, monitor, and recover all assigned sedation and anesthetic events

Schedule

• Full-time needed
• 36+ hours per week, either 3 at 12 hours or 4 at 9 hours scheduled
• Swing or night shifts - afternoons and nights
• Includes weekends (generally every other)
• Participation in some holiday coverage

Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay - dependent on experience and qualifications, range $19 to $30+
• Shift differentials, hiring bonuses, CVT program sponsorship also available!

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above-listed responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Skills and Experience

• General nursing care and treatment of patients
• Administering and monitoring anesthesia
• Assisting the veterinarian in procedures
• Admitting and discharging patients
• Client communication and education

Educational Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Several years' experience of related job experience
• Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician preferred but all skill levels are encouraged to apply!
• Ask us about our Penn Foster sponsorship program that is designed to support you in achieving veterinary technician licensure!

Competencies

• Ability to work as a true team player and have a positive attitude in all situations
• Self-motivator: Ability to work efficiently and effectively, proactive with approach
• Communicator: Successful communication is essential with all clients and stakeholders, considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations
• Technical credibility: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Understands linkages between department's needs and the organization's needs.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include health plan options that include an optional 100% employer-paid plan, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, PTO at 3 weeks the first year, uniform allowance, and a generous CE allowance. Generous pet care discounts also apply.

This is a great time to join the team as we are currently building out a brand new 10,000 square foot facility in Mundelein IL that we will be moving into in early 2025! Be a part of this exciting transition with us!

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at Ethos Veterinary Health.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.