Licensed Veterinary Technician - Village Veterinary Practice-Western Springs
Western Springs, IL 60558
About the Job
Welcome to Village Veterinary Practice! We are an AAHA-accredited companion animal hospital located in the charming town of Western Springs, Illinois, and we’re looking to add another amazing Certified Veterinary Technician to our team!
Our Certified Veterinary Technicians are well-utilized and highly valued for their role in our daily operations. At Village Veterinary Practice, patients receive individualized treatment that integrates the best in modern veterinary medicine with good old-fashioned TLC. Patient care is enhanced through Fear Free methods, client communication, and comprehensive client education.
Our team enjoys scheduling that supports a proper work-life balance plus and some great benefits to help keep life going smoothly, including:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Our Certified Veterinary Technicians should be able to:
- Ask for help and offer help to others.
- Be kind, respectful and enjoy working with a team
- Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others
- Perform blood draws and place IV catheters
- Utilize Fear Free handling techniques
- Monitor anesthetized patients
- Perform dental prophylaxis and take dental radiographs
- Perform basic triage skills on the phone and in person
- Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a team of amazing people who put people first! Think you're the veterinary technician we're looking for? Apply today so we can meet you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Village Veterinary Practice and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. We believe every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of 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.