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Emergency Care Veterinary Technician Jobs in Plainfield, IL at NVA Animal Medical Center of Plainfield
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Job description
Are you an experienced veterinary technician who loves the thrill of emergency medicine and not knowing what is going to come in next? Are you organized, dependable and ready to flex the skill set you’ve been cultivating since the start of your career? If so, NVA Animal Medical Center of Plainfield wants to see your resume!
Job Description:
We are seeking flexible, well-rounded experienced (3+year) ER Veterinary Technicians lead for various shifts including (but not limited to) morning, afternoon, holiday, swing and weekend positions at our hospital.
About Us:
NVA Animal Medical Center of Plainfield provides urgent care for pets who are sick or injured when their primary care veterinarian is closed or overwhelmed. We service the entire Southwest suburbs of Chicago and our growing 11-doctor practice not only offers emergency services, but we also offer ER surgical services such as caesarians, ingested foreign body removal, GDV surgery, laceration repair and any other procedures that cannot wait until the primary care veterinarian’s office is open and available. We utilize digital radiography, in-house laboratory and blood typing, isolation ward and two surgical suites. We had our GRAND OPENING: August 1st, 2023 that is equipped with 2 state of the art surgical suites, dual dental suites, 2 isolation wards for canines and a separated feline isolation ward, a large canine hospitalization ward and separated feline ward and 20 exam rooms! We offer in house abdominal and focused Ultrasounds through our in house Ultrasound technician and more!
What you Can Expect:
Great Learning Opportunities
Strong Partnerships
Giving back to the community
Team Appreciation
What We Expect:
Compassionate
Positive Attitude
Hard Working
Adaptability
Team Player
Desired Skills:
Phlebotomy & catheter placement
Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique
Anesthesia monitoring proficiency
Perioperative surgical nursing skills
ICU nursing skills
Experience operating fluid pumps and maintaining IV sets
Triage skills
Emergency Medicine skills to include CPR proficiency
Day clinic hours are:
6am-10pm 7 days a week
Daytime, afternoon, swing and weekend shifts available
Flexible shift lengths during mandatory holiday shifts (2 per year)
Full time opportunities
Flexible shifts ranging 6-hours to 12 hours
Benefits for full time employees:
Paid time off
Medical/Dental/Vision
Short/Long term Disability
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flex Spending Account
401k (available for full time & part time employees)
Weekend Pay Differential (available for full time & part time employees)
Employee Pet Discount (available for full time & part time employees)
Salary: TBD dependent on experience/knowledge
Work Location:
13813 S. Rt 59, Plainfield IL
Responsibilities
Provide emergency care to animals, including administering CPR and IV insertion as needed.
Perform animal catheterization and assist in critical care procedures within the ICU.
Utilize veterinary terminology and knowledge of animal anatomy to assess and treat patients.
Handle and restrain animals safely during examinations and treatments.
Collaborate with veterinarians and other staff to ensure optimal patient care and recovery.
Maintain accurate medical records and assist in laboratory procedures as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 – $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Title: Emergency Care Veterinary Technician
Company: NVA Animal Medical Center of Plainfield
Location: Plainfield, IL
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