Job description

*** $1000 Sign On Bonus for Well Qualified Candidates!***

This is a Full Time 1st Shift Position, Monday-Thursday 8a-6p

About us

We are collaborative, supportive, and rewarding. MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more!

Welcome to MedVet Chicago!

Our hospital is home to the most advanced 24-hour emergency and critical care services within the greater Chicagoland area. MedVet Chicago is AAHA-accredited. Our team is fully-equipped with the resources and specialty training necessary to provide sophisticated care to critical patients. Included in our new state-of-the-art hospital is a fully integrated Cancer and Rehabilitation Center that provides expertise in surgical and medical oncology treatment.

In addition to emergency services, our hospital offers specialty services by referral in 15 different specialties. MedVet Chicago’s board-certified specialists have extensive post-graduate training in their fields, and like our emergency veterinarians and team, regularly participate in ongoing education to stay current on the latest techniques and treatments. In fact, our specialists often teach the classes!

We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team. We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Wellness programs
• On-the-job training

We are looking for:

Ophthalmology Credentialed Veterinary Technician

The Ophthalmology team is unique in that it specializes in appointment-based patient care, as well as assisting and preparing for surgeries. Ophthalmology is a fast-paced service with a high caseload, alternating between appointment and surgery days. You could assist with tonometry, corneal stains, Schirmer tear testing, as well as TPRs and chemical ablations.

What you’ll do:

• Prioritize caseload and patient care and prepare and check charts for appropriate paperwork
• Restrain and assist during examinations
• Obtain vitals and perform ocular testing
• Assist with Venipuncture, IV Catheter placement and surgical procedures
• Prepare, call in or create written prescriptions
• Coordinate interdepartmental communication, services, patient transfers and consults

Who are you:

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license required.
• Prior veterinary experience, including anesthesia experience, is required. Previous ophthalmology experience is desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Perks and Benefits include:

• $1,000 Sign On Bonus for well qualified candidates
• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Vision and Dental
• HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning on your first day
• Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discounts
• Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
• Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program
• Scholarship Opportunities

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

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