*About us*
Chicago Equine Medical Center is a state-of-the-art Equine veterinary and surgery facility in Wauconda, Illinois.
We are one of the few veterinary hospitals in North America committed to the health and soundness of sport and pleasure horses.
Chicago Equine is comprised of highly trained veterinarians and staff dedicated to preventing, diagnosing, and treating equine injuries and illnesses.
We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide specialized services, routine and critical care.
*Chicago Equine Medical Center is seeking Equine Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technicians to join our team in Wauconda, IL.
: Sign-On/Retention bonus!!*
*Position Overview:*
The veterinary technician provides support to the veterinarians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, organizing ambulatory vehicles, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work.
They also support the veterinarians in providing care to hospitalized patients which can require overnight and second shift schedules.
Prior experience with horses is needed.
Tasks Include:
* Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
* Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
* Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients.
* Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs.
* Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
* Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner.
* Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
In “Apply” Section:
Full Time: Sign-on/retention bonus of up to *$1000*.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, continuing education, uniform allotment, PTO, and employee discounts.
_If you are a Candidate with Anesthesia Training - WE WANT YOU TOO!.
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*Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: (in general)*
* High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.
* One or more years of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties.
* Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) strongly considered.
* Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires a lot of 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.
* Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.
00 - $20.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Referral program
* Relocation assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Night shift
* Overnight shift
* Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Wauconda, IL 60084: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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