Veterinary Technician

About
Mid North Animal Hospital has been proudly serving the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago IL since 1973. We are honored to have been trusted to care for our community’s pets and committed to providing the highest quality veterinary care possible throughout your companion’s lifetime.

We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and strive to make sure that you are an active partner in your pet’s healthcare choices. Our stateoftheart diagnostic tools and experienced veterinarians help us ensure that no matter what may happen your pet will receive superior care.

Our facility includes an extensive inhouse laboratory a fully stocked pharmacy for your convenience an inhospital surgical suite digital Xrays and comfortable exam rooms. We have strong relationships with specialists and can refer our patients to the experts they need for complex health issues or specialized procedures.

Since 2000 Mid North Animal Hospital has been accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) an achievement shared by only 12% of animal hospitals in North America. As proud Champions for Excellent Care we adhere to over 900 standards of care and are evaluated every three years to make sure we continue to provide the best care possible to you and your pet. In 2015 we also received Silver Certification as a CatFriendly Practice through the American Association of Feline Practitioners.

Mid North Animal Hospital has always been a catfriendly practice; however our perceptions and our behavioral and medical knowledge have changed dramatically over the last 1520 years. Our highly trained staff is aware of your kitty’s special needs and our goal is to provide them the highest level of care and compassion possible.

In 2016 our veterinarians manager and many of our staff became Fear Free Certified. The Fear Free mission is to prevent and alleviate fear anxiety and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them. We’re proud that our team members are evolving with veterinary medicine and are committed to looking after your pet’s physical and emotional wellbeing. We take the “pet” out of “petrified” and put the “treat” in treatment!

Hours of Operation
MondayFriday 7am6pm & Saturday 8am2pm

Pay Range
$20$24 DOE

Position Purpose
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and lead technicians with patient care and treatment monitors hospitalized pets maintains inventory prepares prescriptions performs routine inhouse laboratory work educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures and assists with surgical procedures.

Veterinary Technician Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates clients and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens medications patient instructions workflow and other jobrelated items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories vital signs and weights as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood stool and other samples; perform inhospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.

• Take develop and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.

• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications anesthesia vaccines and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.

• Clean and straighten exam rooms treatment and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions patient plans client concerns etc.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills familiarity with MS office applications etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development opportunities
• State licensing fee reimbursement for credentialed technicians
• VTNE support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program