Overview
Located north of Joliet, the veterinarians at Crest Hill Cat and Dog Clinic are committed to your pet's health. Joliet based Crest Hill Cat and Dog Clinic excels in the science of veterinary medicine and is conveniently located to serve the Joliet, Plainfield, Crest Hill, Romeoville, and surrounding suburbs.
Crest Hill Cat and Dog Clinic is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets.We offer family-focused, quality care including preventative medicine, medical, surgical, and dental services. We have an in-house pharmacy, digital radiography and dental radiography, abdominal and cardiac ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, and easy access to veterinary specialists.
Requirements
We are seeking a friendly, self-motivated veterinary technician to join our team at Crest Hill Cat and Dog Clinic. Applicant should have excellent communication skills, be able to handle multiple simultaneous responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while consistently demonstrating compassion for pets and their owners. Responsibilities include: Providing compassionate care to patients and clients Conducting oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks Can legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy. Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas. Can perform physical assessments; record observations legibly in files or computer. Can effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult. Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty. Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees. Gives SQ, IM and IV injections. Can handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate. Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids. Can properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery. Can perform emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage. Can perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, 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. Can effectively position for and take radiographs. Can place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps as well. Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients. Our normal business hours are M, Tu, Th, F 8:30am-6:00pm. Wednesday 9:30am-4:00pm. Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $17.00 per hour Benefits: Dental/Vision insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan