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Veterinary Technician Jobs in Arlington Heights, IL at Thrive Pet Healthcare
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Veterinary Technician-Thrive Arlington Heights
Full-time
Address: 980 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights IL 60004
General Practice Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare-Arlington Heights-We’re a talented team of passionate people coming together to provide outstanding vet care. We believe that all pets should have accessible care, and we are expanding nationally to accommodate the needs of our clients and their pets. Our staff believes in a positive culture and low drama atmosphere. Together, we focus on high-quality, general practice care with an emphasis on teamwork. Our teams work in modern facilities with digital radiology, a full surgical suite, a reference lab, and digital record-keeping. Our clients are educated on their pet’s health and welfare because our staff focuses on continuous learning and teaching. The well-being of our patients comes first! Therefore, we promote a clinic environment centered on a true team approach; Together, we succeed at a high level together.
What qualifies you to be a part of our team?
2 years of direct patient care (the more, the better!)
CVT/LVT/RVT (preferred, but not required)
Outstanding client education skills on wellness & preventive care
Proficient venipuncture, IV-catheter, and injection administration skills
Full knowledge to set-up & positioning patients for digital radiographs & dental prophylaxis
Appropriate collection, set-up, and interpretation of in-house laboratory & cytology tests
Proficient ability to monitor anesthesia & assist the veterinarian in surgical procedures
Saturday availability/rotating
What we desire from you:
You are passionate about advocating for the health and well-being of all pets, including those that may be fearful and/or aggressive.
You understand the importance of a healthy work culture and have a desire to be an active team player.
You have a willingness to support other team members to cross-train throughout the practice.
You have experience solving problems for, and advocating on behalf of, our patients and their parents.
You are a self-starter who likes to take ownership of your work, and you proactively go the extra mile for others with a positive attitude.
You like a challenge and have a desire to learn and grow.
You are comfortable with both written and verbal communication with our clients.
Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
Competitive compensation
Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
Title: Veterinary Technician
Company: Thrive Pet Healthcare
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
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