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Veterinary Technician

Loving Care Animal Hospital·Palatine, Illinois

$21 - $23/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 18 days ago
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About the role

Support veterinarians with patient exams, surgery, anesthesia, and technical duties like lab work and radiographs. Maintain accurate medical records and provide clear care instructions and status updates to clients.

Veterinary Technician Salary

$21.00 - $23 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

  • This is a part time position up to 25 hours per week. Monday –
  • Friday: shifts available 8:30 AM – 6:00
  • PM or 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM. No weekends! Loving Care Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Loving Care Animal Hospital Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today. Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
  • Key
  • Responsibilities: Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion. Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement. Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing. Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready. Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. About Loving Care Animal Hospital Loving Care Animal Hospital was proudly awarded DVM Insider's #124 of the Top 500 Veterinary Clinics in the Country! ​Our goal is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care in a compassionate manner, to develop an open, honest alliance with our clients, and to celebrate the human-animal bond. We realize that your animal companions are beloved family members, and we strive to treat them with special attention.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to handle animals safely and compassionately while possessing knowledge of common disease states. Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines is required.

  • Patient Care
  • Anesthesia Support
  • Client Communication
  • Injections
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Lab Work
  • IV Catheter Placement
  • Veterinary Procedures
  • Animal Handling
  • Radiographs
  • Medical Record Maintenance

Benefits

  • 401(k) With Company Match
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Pet Discount

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$21 - $23/hr
Location
Palatine, Illinois
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Loving Care Animal Hospital

At Loving Care Animal Hospital, we provide the highest standard of veterinary care. Our team leads from the heart with compassionate care and focuses on client education.

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypeSelf-Owned
Size11-50 employees
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