Certified Veterinary Technician

Green Family Veterinary Practice is hiring full-time Certified Veterinary Technicians or Experience 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 

As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement.
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today
• Continuing education support – We’re all about growth and helping you stay at the top of your game

Salary: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5:30 PM and every other Saturday morning.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

• Certified Veterinary Technicians in Illinois preferred
• 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 Green Family Veterinary Hospital

Green Family Veterinary Hospital is a brand-new, privately owned practice opening in early summer 2025 in Warrenville, IL. Founded by Dr. John Green, a University of Illinois DVM graduate, our hospital is built on a foundation of compassionate, high-quality veterinary care with a strong focus on community and collaboration.

We’re excited to bring a fresh, modern approach to veterinary medicine in our state-of-the-art facility. As we grow our team, we’re looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who want to be part of building something special from the ground up. Join us in creating a positive, supportive culture where both pets and people thrive!