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Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Eye Care for Animals – Veterinary Technician – Ophthalmology Chicago, IL • Full-time: Monday‑Friday

Eye Care for Animals – a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner – is looking for a full‑time Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

About You As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life‑changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

If you love working with animals and are looking to advance your career within the veterinary field, we encourage you to apply to become an integral part of our team. Our staff is comprised of individuals passionate about providing the very best in ophthalmic care in order to improve the quality of life for our patients. Our ideal candidate is someone who likes to work hard and strives to provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required

Licensed Technician preferred, but not required

Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections

Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment

Team player

Eager to learn and is self‑motivated

Enjoys a challenging and fast‑paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient computer skills (email, uploading/downloading files, typing, etc.)

Ability to multi‑task with a smile

Job Overview The Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. Tasks include animal handling, pre‑ and post‑operative patient care, creating and presenting financial options and estimates, accurately entering service charges into the client processing database, extensive client interaction, and preparing medications. Compensation is based on experience and skill set.

Why work at Eye Care for Animals Chicago? We invest heavily in our teams’ growth and development. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance.

Benefits – our care in action

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health

Paid parental leave

Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet

Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care

Personalized care for every family‑forming journey

Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Student loan management tools and assistance

Compensation Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $20 – $25/hour for non‑licensed and $25–$30/hour if licensed. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

You’ll Thrive With Us At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill‑building programs to enhance your expertise.

About Thrive Vet‑founded and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive’s extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities. We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life. Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work‑life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

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