Animal Scientist jobs in Rockford, IL

Our practice is excited to add another technician to our team! We are looking for an individual who is good at communicating, organization, and multi-tasking, and who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

Our practice is the area’s leading companion animal hospital providing progressive, full service, medical care along with grooming, boarding and daycare. We have a wonderful clientele and treat a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions. Our state of the art, 17,000 square foot facility is designed to carry us into the future. We offer a full in house Idexx lab, DR digital radiography, a new Sonoscape ultrasound, CO2 laser, 2 companion therapeutic lasers, Petmap blood pressure, Cryopen, rhinoscope, and a Tonopen. Our practice utilizes a paperless record system via Cornerstone. We perform extensive orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, chemotherapy and manage complicated medical cases as well.

The ideal candidate would have at least 1-2 years' previous experience in veterinary medicine. Ability to capture radiographs, draw blood (jugular & cephalic,) assist with euthanasia, dental scaling & polishing, prep for surgery, monitor during surgery, and run exam rooms. PMS: Cornerstone experience preferred.

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm & alternating Saturdays 7:30 am -12:30 pm

We are proud to offer our teammates comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with match
• Scrub allowance

Essential Functions:

• Able to perform basic animal handling and restraint
• Be able to accurately position for radiographs
• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights as well as providing client education
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Assist in maintaining practice equipment
• Assist veterinarian performing surgery
• Assist veterinarians in any other assigned tasks
• Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area, and exams rooms for all surfaces
• Support DEA compliance as it relates to the role
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

• Previous veterinary medicine experience
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 40 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Computer skills, MS office applications, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dixon, IL 61021: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person