Certified Veterinary Technician - Vistancia Animal Hospital

Vistancia Animal Hospital is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!At Vistancia Animal Hospital, we are proud to serve the Peoria area for everything pet-related. Our team is committed to educating our clients on how to keep their pets healthy and thriving year-round. We strive to stay on top of the latest advances and are glad to host patients in a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility. Most importantly, we know that all animals and pets deserve to be treated with loving care at every check-up, procedure, or surgery. When you’re here, you’re family!

Position Overview: As a Certified Veterinary Technician you will play an important role in the day-to-day operations with Vistancia Animal Hospital. The CVT assists the Veterinarians with patient care and treatment, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain inventory, prepare prescriptions, perform routine in-house lab work, educate clients regarding veterinary care, and assist with anesthetic procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in determining animal requirements by helping conduct animal examinations, restraining patients, and reviewing care plans and records
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering vaccines, providing wound care management, completing laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
• Prep and assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures
• Fill prescriptions and administer PO, SQ, IM, IV medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, i.e., EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, and anesthetic monitors and machines
• Anesthetize animals and monitor anesthesia under the direction and supervision of the Veterinarian
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, and/or pain
• Ability to demonstrate and follow procedures in catheter placement and phlebotomy
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations
• Proactive role in developing new skills and furthering knowledge base by attending CE
• Support the team in welcoming new employees and assist in the training process when needed

Qualifications and Skills: 

• At least 2 years of experience performing above duties
• RVT, LVT, or CVT certification required 
• Confident with anesthesia monitoring, pre & post op care, and dental assisting
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and calculations
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors

Available Schedule: Full-time position

• We are open: M-F 7am-6pm
• Saturdays 8am-1pm
• Closed Sundays

Benefits We Offer: 

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ( up to $26.00 per hour)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k + company match
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development support
• Mental health assistance
• Employee discounts on veterinary services
• Scrub allowance
• Employee Referral Program
• Determined and collaborative work environment! 

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you! 

Vistancia Animal Hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Reference ID: CPP-0000254

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