Veterinary Technician
- Geneva, IL, United States
From $18 USD / hour
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- High school diploma
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Who we are:
Meadow View Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Salary: Starting at $18.00/hr, more based on experience
Schedule: Monday 8-6, Tuesday 8-6, Thursday 8-6, Friday 8-6Every other Saturday 8-1
Experience: Experience working with animals required
Education: High school diploma required
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Want to help animals heal, take an actual lunch break, and get out on time almost all the time?
Meadow View Veterinary Clinic is looking for a compassionate Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You’ll help animals heal, assist our veterinarians, and care for a variety of patients, including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, other pocket pets, and reptiles.
We’re a fun group of dedicated veterinary professionals who support each other and love taking great care of our clients and patients. If you’re calm, friendly, and patient, you’ll fit right in.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- A set schedule. A regular day off so you can plan appointments and life outside work.
- An actual lunch break. A full one-hour lunch, every day.
- Get out on time. We get out on time almost all the time!
- Variety every day. As a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant here, you’ll care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and reptiles.
- A supportive team. Every Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant here joins a fun, dedicated group of professionals who have each other’s backs.
What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarians during exams
- Provide daily care for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, other pocket pets, and reptiles
- Assist with surgeries and dental procedures
- Take diagnostic radiographs
- Prepare lab specimens
- Educate and communicate with clients about their pets’ care
- Help with cleaning and laundry to keep the hospital running smoothly
Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience working with animals
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A calm, friendly, and patient attitude
- Comfort handling a variety of species, including pocket pets and reptiles
- Clear, caring communication with clients and teammates
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 40 lbs
- Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re a compassionate Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who loves caring for all kinds of animals, and you’d like a schedule that respects your time, we’d love to meet you. Meadow View Veterinary Clinic is ready to welcome you.
Apply today and join the team at Meadow View Veterinary Clinic!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Meadow View Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
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Skills
- Communicate with customers
- Cleaning
- Communication skills