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Veterinary Services

Veterinary Technician

Fairview Heights, ILOnsiteFull TimePosted 22 days ago

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Required skills

  • Veterinary Technician
  • animal care
  • client communication
  • veterinary procedures
  • patient care
  • exams
  • surgery
  • anesthesia
  • recovery
  • animal handling

Role summary

Fairview Heights Animal Clinic is seeking full-time Veterinary Technicians to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. Responsibilities include supporting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; handling animals compassionately; communicating with clients; performing technical duties like lab work and injections; maintaining medical records; and ensuring cleanliness and adherence to safety guidelines. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.

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 full-time Veterinary Technicians 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

  • 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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