Heartland Veterinary Partners
Certified Veterinary Technician at Hononegah Animal Hospital
Heartland Veterinary Partners, Roscoe, Illinois, United States
Certified Veterinary Technician at Hononegah Animal Hospital
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Certified Veterinary Technician at Hononegah Animal Hospital
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Practice Overview Hononegah Animal Hospital has been serving the cats and dogs of Roscoe, IL, and the surrounding areas since 1998. Over the past two decades, we have developed long‑lasting friendships with both pets and their owners. What we value most is the unconditional love and trust that make pets our best friends.
About the Role Credentialed Veterinary Technicians perform a critical role in providing high‑quality care for patients. They are key partners to veterinarians, ensuring each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Technicians apply professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.
Hours Mon – Fri: 8 am to 5 pm Sat – Sun: Closed
Pay Range USD $20.00 – $23.00 /hr.
Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable, responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining high patient‑care standards.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members, providing feedback timely and effectively.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following instructions from veterinarians and sometimes patient owners, picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job‑related items while managing multiple patients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians in all aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery.
Assist with outpatient examinations by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and by providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
Obtain and process blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for external laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs with proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restraint during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and other treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock supplies; maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all client interactions; exercise compassion and care with patients.
Communicate patient plans, client concerns, and other relevant information to veterinarians and practice team members.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of employment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and lift or carry items over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, and ability to calculate medication dosages.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.
Benefits Offered
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth 401(k) and matching)
Bonus incentives
Career and professional development
State licensing fee reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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Certified Veterinary Technician at Hononegah Animal Hospital
role at
Heartland Veterinary Partners
Practice Overview Hononegah Animal Hospital has been serving the cats and dogs of Roscoe, IL, and the surrounding areas since 1998. Over the past two decades, we have developed long‑lasting friendships with both pets and their owners. What we value most is the unconditional love and trust that make pets our best friends.
About the Role Credentialed Veterinary Technicians perform a critical role in providing high‑quality care for patients. They are key partners to veterinarians, ensuring each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Technicians apply professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.
Hours Mon – Fri: 8 am to 5 pm Sat – Sun: Closed
Pay Range USD $20.00 – $23.00 /hr.
Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable, responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining high patient‑care standards.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members, providing feedback timely and effectively.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following instructions from veterinarians and sometimes patient owners, picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job‑related items while managing multiple patients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians in all aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery.
Assist with outpatient examinations by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and by providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
Obtain and process blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for external laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs with proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restraint during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and other treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock supplies; maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all client interactions; exercise compassion and care with patients.
Communicate patient plans, client concerns, and other relevant information to veterinarians and practice team members.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of employment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and lift or carry items over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, and ability to calculate medication dosages.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.
Benefits Offered
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth 401(k) and matching)
Bonus incentives
Career and professional development
State licensing fee reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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