Veterinary Technician
About this role
Veterinary Technician
Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience
Schedule: Hours Vary, Starting at 7:30 AM-7PM, Monday- Friday
Fairview Heights Animal Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Fairview Heights Animal Clinic
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Fairview Heights Animal Clinic
Welcome to the Fairview Heights Animal Clinic and the Animal Hospital of O’Fallon, where our expert staff provides full service veterinary care to our wonderful patients in St. Clair County, Illinois. We are happy to provide preventative care, diagnostics, surgeries, boarding and grooming at our state-of-the-art facility.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
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Company at a glance
We value the importance of the human-animal bond and realize the depth of emotions that are a part of this bond. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital you may stay with your pet during all aspects of the office visit and medical treatments. If your pet is hospitalized you are always welcome to visit during hospital hours. If your pet needs to be taken to the treatment room during an appointment, you may come right along with them! We have 6 locations and are actively growing.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Professional development opportunities
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