Certified Veterinary Technician

Practice

Rock Island Animal Hospital is an AAHA–Accredited practice and we go the extra mile to ensure our clients' pets experience a stress–free appointment and feel safe and comfortable while in our care.

We welcome walk-ins and emergency care visits and specialize in care for cats and dogs. We proudly serve the pets of Rock Island, IL, and the surrounding areas, including Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, East Moline, and Milan.

More about the Role

EXPERIENCED CVTs — YOUR SKILLS BELONG HERE.

Rock Island Animal Hospital is hiring TWO Certified Veterinary Technicians!

$24–$32/hour, based on experienceQuarterly bonus incentiveFull-time & part-time opportunitiesNO WEEKENDSFlexible scheduling within our 7 AM–7 PM hours

We want the seasoned rock stars.

We’re looking for solid, reliable, experienced CVTs who know their stuff and want to work somewhere they’re able to actually USE it.

We are a fast-paced, high-volume veterinary hospital that provides urgent care , emergency care, and wellness/preventative care. We have a diverse caseload. Our ideal candidates are confident in surgery and anesthesia, have strong dentistry skills, and are comfortable jumping into a busy day and helping keep things moving.

Most importantly: We fully utilize our technicians.

Your skills won’t sit on the sidelines here.

Our CVTs are an integral part of the medical team and are encouraged to work at the top of their skill set. We value your education, experience, and the important role credentialed technicians play in excellent patient care.

You might be our person if you:

     . Certified in Illinois or can transfer certification

• Have strong surgical and anesthesia skills
• Are comfortable and experienced with dentistry
• Have excellent hands-on technical and nursing skills
• Are solid, reliable, and show up ready to work
• Can prioritize and stay organized when things get busy
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Enjoy being part of a team that works hard and supports one another
• Take pride in providing excellent patient care

A schedule that leaves room for a life outside of work.

Our hospital operates between 7 AM and 7 PM, with flexible scheduling options within those hours.

We have full-time and part-time opportunities, and full-time schedules can be structured as:

4 days per weekOR5 days per week with shorter shifts

And NO WEEKENDS. 

If you’re a seasoned CVT who’s ready for a busy hospital where your knowledge is respected, your technical skills are utilized, and your schedule still leaves room for life outside of work, we’d love to meet you.

$25–$30/hour + Quarterly Bonus Incentive

No Weekends | Flexible Schedule | Great Benefits | TWO Positions Available

Apply today and come see what it’s like to be a CVT at Rock Island Animal Hospital.

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 on 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 job-related 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 in-hospital 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

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
• 5+ years experience as veterinary technician
• Proficiency in performing COHAT and taking dental radiographs
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and support
• Ability to work efficiently and with appropriate sense of urgency
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records
• Ability to follow protocols for anesthesia and drug administration
• 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 computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
• 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
• Generous pet discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. 

Pay Range

USD $24.00 - USD $32.00 /Hr.

Compensation: 24 to 32 (USD)