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Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners·Palatine, Illinois

$21 - $23/hrFull TimePart TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 10 days ago

Veterinary Technician · $21 - $23/hr

Practice for this role

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -9% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Palatine, Illinois ($23.20/hr)
$17.00/hr · lowesthighest · $72.50/hr
this role: $21.00/hrmedian $23.20/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted healthcare roles in Palatine, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 33rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 9% below the Palatine, Illinois median for similar positions.

Support veterinarians with patient care, surgery, anesthesia, and medical procedures while maintaining accurate records. Communicate effectively with clients regarding care instructions and perform technical duties such as lab work and injections.

Veterinary Technician

Salary

$21.00 - $23 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. $500 Sign On Bonus!

Schedule

Full time and part time hours available.

Full-Time:

Enjoy a 4-day work week with shifts from 8:30 AM–6:00

PM or 8:30 AM–7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Part-Time: Up to 25 hours per week.

No weekends required!

Loving Care Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time or full-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
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
  • Paid time off for full-time employees
  • 401(k) plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

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.

#VETTECH

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.

  • Injections
  • Patient care
  • Radiographs
  • Safety compliance
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Client communication
  • Animal care
  • Animal restraint
  • IV catheter placement
  • Medical records maintenance
  • Medication dispensing
  • Surgery assistance
  • Veterinary procedures
  • Lab work

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee pet discount

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time, Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$21 - $23/hr
Location
Palatine, Illinois
Posted
Sep 3, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Veterinary Practice Partners

We value the importance of the human-animal bond and realize the depth of emotions that are a part of this bond. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital you may stay with your pet during all aspects of the office visit and medical treatments. If your pet is hospitalized you are always...

IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePublic Company
Size51-200 employees
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Illinois veterinary technician roles stay competitive

In Illinois, veterinary technician openings often draw candidates with hands-on clinical experience, so employers commonly look for applicants who can handle venipuncture, surgical support, and fast-paced patient care. These roles are competitive because practices value multitasking, professionalism, and a compassionate approach, and the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, review whether your experience matches the listed procedures and be ready to describe how you support both patients and the care team.

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