Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

Location: Savoy

Job Description

Sports Vet Animal Medical Center is seeking a Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

We are a busy full-service, AAHA accredited animal hospital located in Savoy, Illinois. We provide a wide range of services for our patients including routine veterinary wellness care, orthopedic surgery, chiropractic care, and rehabilitation. We have cultivated an outgoing and fun team that provides high quality patient care. Our team philosophy is to treat each pet as if it were our own.

The candidate we are seeking should be professional and willing to work as part of our team.

In this role you will:

Work closely with our Doctors seeing appointments, assisting in routine surgeries, and developing lasting relationships with our clients.

Spend time talking with owners providing valuable client education.

Be a well utilized technician able to perform a variety of technical tasks including: blood draw, placing intravenous catheters, executing all aspects of anesthesia from start to finish, administering SQ, IM & IV injections, calculating medication dosages and preparing medications, running both in house and referral lab-work as well as daily client interactions.

Be expected to perform a variety of diagnostic procedures including taking diagnostic quality digital x-rays and demonstrating proficiency with routine laboratory tests such as fecal analysis, urinalyses, hematology, and ear cytology.

Be an integral part of the record keeping process. All records are documented digitally into the medical record.

To be successful in this role you must:

Enjoy working individually and as a team and possess a strong work ethic

Excel at communication skills including active listening

Have a strong commitment to excellent customer service

Possess strong organizational skills

Be a motivated, self-starting individual

We are seeking to fill Primary Care positions:
Weekday shifts vary 8am/9am/10am to 5pm/6pm7pm, possiblity for occasional Saturday morning shift.

Benefits Package:

A competitive salary. Hourly rate is determined by prior experience - begins at $20-$22 per hour.

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurnace

Paid Time Off

6 Paid Holidays

Veterinary services at a reduced rate for employee-owned pets

401K Retirement Plan with 3% matching

An annual uniform allowance

An annual allowance for continuing education

CVT License renewal reimbursement

If you meet our eligibility requirements and are ready to pursue this exciting career opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume. All qualified candidates will be given equal consideration.

Sports Vet Animal Medical Center is a drug-free workplace

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all.

At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA 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, NVA 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.

NVA 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.