Certified Veterinary Technician- Ophthalmology

Overview

Description

Certified Veterinary Technician – Eye Care for Animals
St. Charles, IL
Full-time
M-F 7:30a-4:30p
On-call Rotation Required

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Eye Care for Animals St. Charles, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Eye Care for Animals St. Charles is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. As a CVT, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our patients. Your work will range from hands-on care of outpatient treatments and laboratory tests to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

• CVT required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience highly preferred
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections
• Proficient with monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment
• Team player
• Eager to learn and self-motivated
• Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task

Skills

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. Build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

With many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

We provide benefits spread across mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Competitive compensation: $25-28/hr
• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement for humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• On-call rotations with other ECFA locations for better work-life balance
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through a library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.