We are seeking a part-time veterinary technician who is proficient in the medical care of dogs and cats to join our mission-driven clinic team working at our South Elgin shelter and South Elgin clinic location. Compensation is $18.00 per hour. Typical duties require our veterinary technicians to work closely with and provide crucial support to our clinic manager and veterinarians in a collaborative environment providing high-quality healthcare to our companion animals and exceptional service to our clients.
What you’ll do
- Handle and restrain patients with skill, high level of care, and compassion while being attentive to their needs and well-being.
- Treat all animals humanely with compassion, regardless of circumstance; promote a caring attitude toward animals.
- Administer venipuncture, catheter placements, and SQ/IM/IV injections; perform blood draws.
- Calculate drug dosages, prepare, and administer medications and non-Rabies vaccines according to clinic protocol.
- Conduct anesthesia induction and intubation; monitor and maintain proper levels during surgery with veterinarian supervision.
- Respond to the needs of all clients and staff with a high degree of urgency while communicating appropriate and pertinent medical information based on the audience.
- Assist with and perform other tasks as delegated.
What to expect
- Willingness and ability to work with animals of all temperaments and species.
- Exposure to high noise levels; potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, animal bites, and scratches.
- Staying active: walking, standing, and lifting (up to 40 pounds with help).
- The need for safety awareness due to animal exposure.
What you’ll love
- Accrual of Paid Time Off hours starting from your very first day.
- Saving for your future now by enrolling in our 401(k)-retirement program (must be 21 years old).
- A wide variety of services in our Employee Assistance Program are available to help you manage life’s curveballs.
- Our Employee Adoption Discount because pets are like potato chips, you can’t have just one!
What we’re looking for
- Veterinary Technician Certification or 1 to 3 years’ experience in a clinic setting.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule of mornings, afternoons, and evenings on weekdays; as well as nights, weekends, and non-standard hours as required at our South Elgin shelter and clinic locations.
- Genuine interest in learning more about animal welfare.
- Sense of comfort and ease handling animals with health and/or behavior issues.
- Certification in Fear Free Shelters methodology (training is provided).
- Ability to multi-task and adapt swiftly to changes in environment, protocol, and priorities.
- Can remain calm and professional in potentially stressful and emotional situations.
- Ability to maintain focus during frequent interruptions; work independently.
- Desire to work with the public.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills that showcase warmth and inclusivity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; highly comfortable learning new software.
All staff and volunteers of Anderson Humane must understand and accept that, even though all reasonable accommodations are made to support the physical and emotional health of our animals, there are situations in which animals must be euthanized.
