Veterinary Technician

Description

Veterinary Technician -Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital

Full-time

Collinsville, IL

Horsehoe Lake Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinary technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds : a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About You

As a veterinary technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Experience & Skills Requirements :

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred, not required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience highly preferred
• Must have surgical, anesthesia and dental experience.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Role Responsibilities :

About the Hospital

At  Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital we are a close team who believes in helping each other and supporting each other regardless of title or position. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment.  We strive to promote a positive work / life balance and invest heavily in our employees.  We provide time for continuing education for ALL positions, as well as educational opportunities in the clinic for our staff to continue to learn and grow.

We believe in going above and beyond to help our clients and maintain the small clinic feel while having the support and benefits of being a part of a large network of hospitals through our parent company, Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members :

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive With Us

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits you

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience pay band starting at $20 / hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24 / 7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.