Overview
The moment you walk through our animal hospital doors, you and your pet are our highest priority. At West Loop Veterinary Care, it is our sincerest desire that your pet receives the highest standard of care we can give. Our full-service, AAHA-accredited facility is more than just an animal hospital; it’s a place where exceptional pet care and stellar customer service are pledged.
At West Loop Veterinary Care Streeterville, you can expect nothing less than exceptional treatment for your pet, and warm, compassionate service for you. Our West Loop veterinarians practice the highest standard of medicine, adhering to AAHA guidelines and Fear Free techniques to deliver a consistently outstanding experience in every situation.
Requirements
Our team members are offered fantastic benefits to promote a healthy lifestyle to include medical, dental and vision coverage, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, commitment to work-life balance, a generous employee pet discount program and more! About our Practice… At West Loop Veterinary Care-Streeterville you will have the opportunity to support our veterinarians that practice medicine at the highest level in a supportive and collaborative environment supported by an amazing culture of camaraderie and collaboration. In our brand-new facility, you will benefit from top-of-the-line equipment and have immense opportunities to grow professionally and personally with a supportive management team and clientele! Great opportunity to build or frame the future of veterinary medicine in the Streeterville neighborhood and Chicago as a whole. You will enjoy your working environment while we provide you with the resources necessary to achieve your career goals. Our Ideal Candidate… West Loop Veterinary Care- Streeterville is offering a full time, certified or non-certified, technician position. We are looking for an individual who will exhibit passion for our mission of providing exceptional medical care to our patients and excellent service to our clients. In this position you will find positive experiences, have the opportunity to communicate openly with coworkers and clients, and showcase your ability to go above and beyond for our families and their pets. Your daily responsibilities will include patient handling and care, client communication and service, surgery monitoring and procedures, laboratory procedures, and hospital cleanliness. We ensure each member of our support team is equipped with the tools and training that they need to operate effectively in every area of the hospital. Requirements: - Experience working as a technician in a veterinary setting. (Certification preferred but not required; We have the resources to get you to the next level.) - Proficient in anesthetic induction, surgical preparation and monitoring utilizing Midmark multiparameter monitors, patient recovery, and documentation. - Experience in blood collection, IV catheter placement, administering vaccinations, other SQ injections, IM injections, and IV injections, veterinary pharmaceuticals, performing digital radiology, and emergency procedures. - Experience in handling and documenting the use of controlled substances to DEA standards. - Experience caring for wounds, applying bandages, splints, and other types of protective devices. - Experience obtaining digital radiographs using x-ray equipment and personal protective equipment. - Interest in dental and oral healthcare and experience performing dental prophylaxis, dental radiographs, charting oral pathology, and performing a variety of dental nerve blocks. - Ability to prepare, read, and record laboratory results including urinalysis, blood smears, intestinal parasite screenings, and cytologies. - Ability to follow written and verbal treatment plans. - Strong communication skills with interpersonal and client-service expertise. - Flexibility to work evenings and weekends based upon the needs of our clients. - Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fluctuating environment. - Competent computer skills. - Compassion and a positive can-do attitude. - General understanding of animal physiology and veterinary terminology and abbreviations. - A desire for continued growth and development. Education and Experience: AS, AAS or BS in Veterinary Technology (preferred) Appropriate state licensing, CVT with the IDFPR (preferred) At least two years of relevant experience working as a technician in a small-animal veterinary hospital or clinic.