CASE Hospital is locally operated as a proud member of the PetVet Care Centers Network.
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Are you a night owl?
Looking to join a wonderful team in a fast paced ER environment that practices high quality medicine? As our 24 hour ER & Specialty hospital grows in the number of patients we see, we are looking to continue to grow our technical support staff for the ER/ICU. Previous experience in an emergency clinic preferred but not required.
We are an AAHA Accredited hospital that strongly supports continued education and growth for our team members. While working in the ER/ICU, you will be exposed to and help care for patients from the Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine Departments and post surgery. This position will provide you with the environment where your current skills will be utilized to the fullest. You will also have the unique opportunity to learn more specialized/advanced skills that only a Specialty & Emergency facility can provide. Staff are given the opportunity to cross train in other departments.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Board Certified Dermatologist or Residency Trained Clinician to join our team at our state of the art location in Crystal Lake, IL!
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Board Certified Dermatologist or Residency-Trained Clinician to join our team at our state-of-the-art location in Crystal Lake, IL!
Formerly known as Animal Emergency of McHenry County and renamed in 2013, Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) has proudly provided exceptional medical care and personalized service to companion animals since 1997. We remain the only 24/7 specialty, referral, and emergency hospital in the greater McHenry County region, allowing for a diverse caseload.
In addition to our long-trusted and established emergency care, CASE offers internal medicine, and rehab-certified veterinarians to provide a comprehensive, collaborative approach to care for both inpatients and outpatients. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic modalities and therapeutic procedures including on-site CT imaging. To learn more about our team and facilities, please visit our website at https://www.casehospital.com/
An ideal candidate will be experienced in Animal Dermatology and will add their own dynamic abilities and personality to our dedicated & expert staff.
This position offers an opportunity for:
- A high-earning potential
- No Deficit Production Plan
- 4 weeks PTO
- Continuing Education Support
- Sofi Student Loan Consolidation & Refinance
- Relocation bonus for an Individual or Entire Family
- Generous Signing and Commitment Bonus!
Crystal Lake is located 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois. You will truly enjoy all of the amenities Crystal Lake has to offer as a modern city of over 40,000, but with a special small-town charm. Living in Crystal Lake is an experience of its own, with its unique charm and friendly community.
At CASE Hospital, we take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. We invite you for a visit to come fall in love with Crystal Lake, IL.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinarian to join our team at our state of the art location in Crystal Lake, IL!
Formerly known as Animal Emergency of McHenry County and renamed in 2013, Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) has proudly provided exceptional medical care and personalized service to companion animals since 1997. We remain the only 24/7 specialty, referral, and emergency hospital in the greater McHenry County region, allowing for a diverse caseload.
In addition to our long-trusted and established emergency care, CASE offers internal medicine, and rehab-certified veterinarians to provide a comprehensive, collaborative approach to care for both inpatients and outpatients. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic modalities and therapeutic procedures including on-site CT imaging. To learn more about our team and facilities, please visit our website at https://www.casehospital.com/
An ideal candidate will be an experienced emergency clinician who will add their own dynamic abilities and personality to our high quality, expert staff.
This position offers an opportunity for:
- A high earning potential
- One of the best production policies in the industry
- We provide our doctors and team with an excellent work/life balance.
- We have focused on teamwork and a supportive culture for learning and advancement.
- Several of the ER doctors have been practicing for many years and offer strong mentorship.
- Paid Relocation!
- Signing and Commitment Bonus!
Crystal Lake is located 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois and their longstanding motto as "A Good Place To Live" is certainly true. You will truly enjoy all of the amenities Crystal Lake has to offer as a modern city of over 40,000 but with a unique small-town charm. Living in Crystal Lake is an experience of its own, with its unique charm and friendly community.
At CASE Hospital, we take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. We offer competitive salary with high earning potential, high quality health, dental, and vision insurance, optional life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, generous CE allowance, reimbursement for membership dues and license fees, and many more discounts and supplemental insurance options!
If you are passionate about animal care and want to join a growing and dynamic animal healthcare community, we would love to hear from you!
Please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking an Integrative Veterinarian to join our team at our state of the art location in Crystal Lake, IL!
Formerly known as Animal Emergency of McHenry County and renamed in 2013, Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) has proudly provided exceptional medical care and personalized service to companion animals since 1997. We remain the only 24/7 specialty, referral, and emergency hospital in the greater McHenry County region, allowing for a diverse caseload.
In addition to our long-trusted and established emergency care, CASE offers internal medicine, and rehab-certified veterinarians to provide a comprehensive, collaborative approach to care for both inpatients and outpatients. We are looking to reintroduce Chiropractic and Acupuncture services to our clientele, making use of our existing rehab department that features two underwater treadmills, and full exercise room. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic modalities and therapeutic procedures including on-site CT imaging. To learn more about our team and facilities, please visit our website at https://www.casehospital.com/
An ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician who will add their own dynamic abilities and personality to our high quality, expert staff.
This position offers an opportunity for:
- A high earning potential
- One of the best production policies in the industry
- We provide our doctors and team with an excellent work/life balance.
- We have focused on teamwork and a supportive culture for learning and advancement.
- Paid Relocation!
- Signing and Commitment Bonus!
Crystal Lake is located 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois and their longstanding motto as "A Good Place To Live" is certainly true. You will truly enjoy all of the amenities Crystal Lake has to offer as a modern city of over 40,000 but with a unique small-town charm. Living in Crystal Lake is an experience of its own, with its unique charm and friendly community.
At CASE Hospital, we take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. We offer competitive salary with high earning potential, high quality health, dental, and vision insurance, optional life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, generous CE allowance, reimbursement for membership dues and license fees, and many more discounts and supplemental insurance options!
If you are passionate about animal care and want to join a growing and dynamic animal healthcare community, we would love to hear from you!
Please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
The RISE Mentorship program is a rotational, immersion & skill-building, experience structured to support the transition from academia into clinical practice. Participants will be paired with an experienced mentor, while they practice medicine and manage their own caseload. Participants will move through the program with a nationwide cohort providing an added layer of peer mentorship and the foundation for a professional network. At the conclusion of the program, a one-year contract will be extended for you to continue full-time with continued mentor support
Who is this program for?
- New or Recent veterinary school graduates who are passionate about practicing high quality medicine and learning on the job, while developing new skills and strengths under the guidance of an experienced veterinarian
- Veterinary school graduates who are unsure whether they would prefer to go the ER or GP route
What is the program?
- Full-Time opportunity for you to practice medicine, learn on the job, and have additional support through a structured mentorship
- You will have the option between a 6-month rotational mentorship program (3 months in GP and 3 months in ER), or a 3-month mentorship (either GP or ER)
- Salary: $115,000 plus the opportunity to earn production
- Benefits: Full-time benefits, relocation assistance
- Housing stipend provided during the 3- or 6-month mentorship experience
About Companion Animal Specialty and Emergency:
- As the only emergency, specialty and referral hospital in McHenry County, we see a diverse caseload
- State of the art diagnostics, including CT, digital radiographs, ultrasound, endoscope, ECG/EKG
- 50miles north of Chicago
When does this program start?
- We are flexible to meet your preferred start date!
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Board-Certified Internist or residency-trained clinician to join our team at our state-of-the-art location in Crystal Lake, IL!
Formerly known as Animal Emergency of McHenry County and renamed in 2013, Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) has proudly provided exceptional medical care and personalized service to companion animals since 1997. We remain the only 24/7 specialty, referral, and emergency hospital in the greater McHenry County region, allowing for a diverse caseload.
In addition to our long-trusted and established emergency care, CASE offers internal medicine, and rehab-certified veterinarians to provide a comprehensive, collaborative approach to care for both inpatients and outpatients. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic modalities and therapeutic procedures including on-site CT imaging. To learn more about our team and facilities, please visit our website at https://www.casehospital.com/
An ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic Small Animal Internist who will add their own dynamic abilities and personality to our high-quality, expert staff. Candidates with an interest in leadership positions are encouraged to ask about our Specialty Medical Director opportunity at this location!
This position offers an opportunity for:
- A high earning potential
- One of the best production policies in the industry
- Relocation assistance packages for individuals or families
- Generous signing and commitment bonus!
Crystal Lake is located 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois and their longstanding motto as "A Good Place To Live" is certainly true. You will truly enjoy all of the amenities Crystal Lake has to offer as a modern city of over 40,000 but with a unique small-town charm. Living in Crystal Lake is an experience of its own, with its unique charm and friendly community.
At CASE Hospital, we take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. We offer competitive salary with high earning potential, high quality health, dental, and vision insurance, optional life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, generous CE allowance, reimbursement for membership dues and license fees, and many more discounts and supplemental insurance options! Commitment and relocation bonuses available!
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.
#LI-EL
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency Trained Clinician to join our team at our state-of-the-art location in Crystal Lake, IL!
Formerly known as Animal Emergency of McHenry County and renamed in 2013, Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) has proudly provided exceptional medical care and personalized service to companion animals since 1997. We remain the only 24/7 Specialty, Referral, and Emergency Hospital in the greater McHenry County region, allowing for a diverse caseload.
In addition to our long-trusted and established Emergency Care, CASE offers Internal Medicine, and Rehabilitation by Rehab-Certified Veterinarians. We provide a comprehensive, collaborative approach to care for both inpatients and outpatients. CASE offers state-of-the-art diagnostic modalities, including on-site CT imaging and therapeutic procedures. To learn more about our team and facilities, please visit our website at https://www.casehospital.com/
An ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic Small Animal Surgeon who will add their own dynamic abilities and personality to our high-quality, expert staff. Candidates with an interest in leadership positions are encouraged to ask about our Specialty Medical Director opportunity at this location!
This position offers an opportunity for:
- Case Load Development
- Strong Earning Potential
- One of the Best Production Plans in the Industry
- Paid Time Off & CE PTO
- Generous CE Allotment
- Relocation Assistance Packages for Individuals and Families
- Generous Sign-on and Commitment Bonus!
Crystal Lake is located 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois and their longstanding motto as "A Good Place To Live" is certainly true. You will truly enjoy all of the amenities Crystal Lake has to offer as a modern city of over 40,000 but with a unique small-town charm. Living in Crystal Lake is an experience of its own, with its unique charm and friendly community.
At CASE Hospital, we take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. We offer competitive salary with high earning potential, high quality health, dental, and vision insurance, optional life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, generous CE allowance, reimbursement for membership dues and license fees, and many more discounts and supplemental insurance options!
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE), in Northwest Chicagoland, is seeking an experienced and vibrant veterinarian to become our next Specialty Medical Director and lead the CASE team of specialists and emergency veterinarians into 2025 and beyond!
Formerly known as Animal Emergency of McHenry County and renamed in 2013, Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) has proudly provided exceptional medical care and personalized service to companion animals since 1997. We remain the only 24/7 specialty, referral, and emergency hospital in the greater McHenry County region, allowing for a diverse caseload.
In addition to our long-trusted and established emergency care, CASE offers internal medicine, and rehab-certified veterinarians to provide a comprehensive, collaborative approach to care for both inpatients and outpatients. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic modalities and therapeutic procedures including on-site CT imaging. To learn more about our team and facilities, please visit our website at https://www.casehospital.com/
An ideal candidate will be residency-trained or board-certified in Emergency and Critical Care, Small Animal Surgery, or Small Animal Internal Medicine, and will add their own dynamic abilities and personality to our dedicated & expert staff. Leadership experience is preferred but not strictly required.
This position offers an opportunity for:
- A high-earning potential with additional Medical Director compensation
- No Deficit Production Plan
- 4 weeks PTO
- Continuing Education Support
- Sofi Student Loan Consolidation & Refinance
- Relocation assistance for an Individual or Entire Family
- Generous Signing and Commitment Bonus packages!
Crystal Lake is located 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois. You will truly enjoy all of the amenities Crystal Lake has to offer as a modern city of over 40,000, but with a special small-town charm. Living in Crystal Lake is an experience of its own, with its unique charm and friendly community.
At CASE Hospital, we take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. We invite you for a visit to come fall in love with Crystal Lake, IL.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.
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Position Overview:
The Specialty Medical Director (SMD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The SMD is also responsible for maintaining an environment of teamwork in which the highest quality veterinary medicine is delivered. In partnership with the hospital leadership team, the SMD holds shared responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and the overall management of practice operations. The SMD also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to the administrative and leadership duties of the SMD role. Effective SMDs demonstrate strong work and professional ethics, a positive attitude, and uphold a high standard of patient care. They are part of the foundation upon which successful veterinary practices are built and directly impact and influence hospital culture and morale.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Position Overview: The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.
Essential Functions:
- Provide compassionate care to all patients
- Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
- Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
- Calm and soothe anxious patients
- Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
- Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
- Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
- Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
- Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
- Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
- Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
- Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
- Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
- Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
- Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
- Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)
Additional Functions: Assignment to the areas below may include the following additional job functions:
Cardiology:
- Assists in collecting and submitting laboratory samples
- Ability to learn to identify common and acquired cardiac disorders and arrhythmias
- Sets up and calibrates transducers/physiographs to measure intracardiac and intravascular pressures
- Understands the basic physiology and engineering of pacemakers
Dentistry:
- Assists with dental cleanings, polishing, and intraoral radiographs
- Assists with dental procedures and oral surgery
Dermatology:
- Assists with performing ear cleanings and minor flushes
- Obtains skin scrapes and tape samples
- Prepares skin and ear cytology
- May induce and monitor anesthesia under direction and supervision
- May place intravenous catheters
- May prepare and administer medications, intravenously, orally, and topically
Emergency:
- Assists veterinarians with a variety of emergency procedures and critical care situations
- Cleans wounds and applies casts or bandages
- Give injections and takes blood samples
- May have to be on call in the intensive care unit
Internal Medicine:
- Researches general wellness and preventative medicine for animals
Neurology:
- Assists with various technical procedures including intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, IV injections, wound management, drug administration assistance, bandage care, vital sign monitoring, intubation, surgery support, and various routine diagnostic Electromyography (EMG) testing
Oncology:
- Assists veterinarians with patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
- Provides empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and serves as a strong patient advocate during the patient's hospitalization
- Provides client communication and education on various oncology disease processes
Ophthalmology:
- Assists veterinarians with ocular exams
- Assists with diagnostic testing (Schirmer Tear Testing, Tonometry, Ocular Ultrasounds, Electroretinogram testing, etc.)
Radiology:
- Assists veterinarians with providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services to inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency patients
Surgery:
- Provides extensive surgical assistance by preparing patients, scrubbing, shaving, acting as a surgical nurse, and operating specific surgical equipment and supplies
Competencies:
- Care and Compassion – displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support
- Animal Restraint and Safety – uses sound judgment when handling patients and always takes appropriate precautionary steps when needed
- Communication – uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others
- Team Orientation – works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals
- Dependability – demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks
- Cleanliness Standards – consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and procedures
- Energy and Productivity – completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting
- Time Management – manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively
- Technical Skills and Learning – keeps up-to-date with new technical skills and knowledge in the field
- Care and Use of Equipment – takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipment
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One or more years' experience in a veterinary environment successfully performing all of the duties of this position
- Vet Tech (VTNE) Certification preferred
- Experience with surgical monitoring, radiology, dental prophylaxis, and client education preferred
- May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
Position Requirements:
- Maintains current knowledge in the field of expertise and actively seeks opportunities for continuing education and skill improvement.
- Ability to restrain animals, fill prescriptions, and monitor sedation procedures
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
- Requires knowledge of hospital procedures, policies, and services; client and patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems; and the standard procedures, records, and terminology used in a veterinary hospital.
- Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays
- Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
- This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)
Additional Information: The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Why Consider Our Crystal Lake Hospital?
At CASE Hospital, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.
Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.
We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.
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We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with CASE Hospital, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.- CASE Hospital Team