Certified Veterinary Technician

Uptown Animal Hospital is looking for veterinary professionals dedicated to providing the highest standard of small animal care. Our commitment to excellence is reflected not only in our stellar 4.6-star Google rating but also through our confirmed AAHA accreditation, demonstrating our deep commitment to superior medical protocols. Joining our practice means stepping into a trusted community institution where you will be empowered to practice compassionate, modern medicine every day. This is your opportunity to join a high-performing team in a dynamic urban environment. When you join Uptown Animal Hospital, you gain more than just a job; you gain the comprehensive backing of a robust veterinary support network. We understand that our success depends on the growth of our teammates. We prioritize creating workflows that allow you to focus on patient care and provide the necessary resources to eliminate roadblocks. Our ongoing education and development programs are designed to help you achieve your professional goals, whether that means earning a new credential or moving into a leadership role. You will be actively supported in your pursuit to do your best work alongside dedicated colleagues. Practicing quality small animal medicine is the core of our AAHA-accredited mission. Our veterinarians are supported by access to internal specialty consultations and cutting-edge resources that elevate clinical decision-making. We believe in providing comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options, ensuring complex cases are managed with confidence. Our hospital environment fosters collaboration, ensuring every teammate feels comfortable contributing their expertise to patient outcomes, allowing us to consistently deliver compassionate and advanced care to the Chicago community. Located in the vibrant, world-class city of Chicago, Illinois, your daily life outside the hospital will be anything but routine. You will find yourself immersed in a rich cultural landscape featuring everything from iconic museums and architectural marvels to some of the country’s finest dining and entertainment. Chicago offers diverse neighborhoods, beautiful lakefront access, and a community spirit that is truly unique. This location provides the perfect backdrop for ambitious professionals seeking an exciting urban lifestyle combined with a deeply rewarding professional career.<br><h3 data-pasted="true" style='outline: 0px; margin: 2em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5em; color: rgb(19, 41, 70); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>*** $1,000 Signing Bonus for Certified Veterinary Technician ***<br><br>Your Impact as a Credentialed Veterinary Technician</h3><p style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 10px; border-width: 0px 0px 0px 3px; border-top-style: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; border-left-color: rgb(226, 232, 241); border-image: initial; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic;'><strong style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: 700;">Note:</strong> The Credentialed Veterinary Technician title is used in various states based on state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities may vary depending on the hospital and/or state and will be outlined by the state’s Veterinary Practice Act and/or the responsible veterinarian, where applicable.</p><ul style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(84, 92, 99); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px;'><li style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding-left: 5px;"><strong style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(19, 41, 70);">Utilize Your Full Skillset:</strong> You'll be a vital part of the medical team, providing comprehensive patient care, including administering treatments, monitoring anesthesia, and performing lab work.</li><li style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding-left: 5px;"><strong style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(19, 41, 70);">Be a Leader and Mentor:</strong> You’ll guide and support the medical team, ensuring an efficient workflow while mentoring others to help them grow their skills and careers.</li><li style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding-left: 5px;"><strong style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(19, 41, 70);">Partner with Clients:</strong> You'll be a key point of contact for pet owners, educating them on treatments, reviewing medical records, and confidently answering their questions.</li><li style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding-left: 5px;"><strong style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(19, 41, 70);">Contribute to a Positive Culture:</strong> You'll play an active role in training, providing feedback, and maintaining the high standards of our hospital environment.</li></ul><h3 style='outline: 0px; margin: 2em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5em; color: rgb(19, 41, 70); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>What You'll Bring to the Team</h3><ul style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(84, 92, 99); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px;'><li style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding-left: 5px;">Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.</li><li style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding-left: 5px;">A current state veterinary technician license in good standing.</li><li style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding-left: 5px;">Proficiency in a range of technical skills, including nursing, surgery, dental care, radiology, and laboratory procedures.</li><li style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding-left: 5px;">A calm and efficient approach, especially in fast-paced or stressful situations.</li><li style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding-left: 5px;">Strong communication skills and a passion for working collaboratively.</li><li style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding-left: 5px;"><em style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px;">One year of experience in the veterinary industry is preferred.</em></li></ul><br><h3 data-pasted="true" style='outline: 0px; margin: 2em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5em; color: rgb(19, 41, 70); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>How You're Supported</h3><p style='outline: 0px; margin: 0.5em 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px; border-width: 0px 0px 0px 4px; border-top-style: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; border-left-color: rgb(0, 175, 212); border-image: initial; color: rgb(84, 92, 99); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;'>As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.<br style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px;"><em style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px;">Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.</em></p><div style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(84, 92, 99); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border-width: 4px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(154, 190, 38) rgb(226, 232, 241) rgb(226, 232, 241); border-image: initial; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;'><h5 style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(19, 41, 70);">Competitive Compensation $23-27/hr + $1,000 signing bonus</h5><p style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(118, 118, 118); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;">A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.</p></div><div style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(84, 92, 99); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border-width: 4px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(154, 190, 38) rgb(226, 232, 241) rgb(226, 232, 241); border-image: initial; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;'><h5 style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(19, 41, 70);">Health & Wellbeing</h5><p style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(118, 118, 118); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;">We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.</p></div><div style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(84, 92, 99); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border-width: 4px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(154, 190, 38) rgb(226, 232, 241) rgb(226, 232, 241); border-image: initial; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;'><h5 style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(19, 41, 70);">Financial Security</h5><p style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(118, 118, 118); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;">Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.</p></div><div style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(84, 92, 99); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border-width: 4px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(154, 190, 38) rgb(226, 232, 241) rgb(226, 232, 241); border-image: initial; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;'><h5 style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(19, 41, 70);">Commitment to Growth</h5><p style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(118, 118, 118); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;">We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.</p></div><div style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(84, 92, 99); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border-width: 4px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(154, 190, 38) rgb(226, 232, 241) rgb(226, 232, 241); border-image: initial; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;'><h5 style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(19, 41, 70);">The Power of a Network</h5><p style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(118, 118, 118); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;">Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.</p></div><div style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(84, 92, 99); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border-width: 4px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(154, 190, 38) rgb(226, 232, 241) rgb(226, 232, 241); border-image: initial; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;'><h5 style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(19, 41, 70);">Valuable Perks</h5><p style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(118, 118, 118); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;">Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.</p></div><h3 style='outline: 0px; margin: 2em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 1.5em; color: rgb(19, 41, 70); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>About Mission Pet Health</h3><div style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 20px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(84, 92, 99); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; float: right; width: 250px; max-width: 250px;'><img src="https://otsxy.stripocdn.email/content/guids/CABINET_1c0af6bcaaf566927020bcd0b5bd4e539fee3f0a2e205cbd7948fdee200f5181/images/missionpethealthmostlovedworkplace.png" alt="Mission Pet Health Most Loved Workplace 2025" style="outline: 0px; padding: 0px 1px; border: 0px; max-width: calc(100% - 10px); cursor: pointer; min-width: 10px; user-select: none; width: 240px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><p style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.6em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(118, 118, 118); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;'>Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at <a href="https://www.missionpethealth.com/" target="_blank" style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 175, 212); user-select: auto; font-weight: 600;">missionpethealth.com</a>.</p><p style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.6em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(118, 118, 118); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;'>Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – <strong style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(19, 41, 70);">Work Together, Amaze, and Grow</strong>. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.</p><div style='outline: 0px; margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(84, 92, 99); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; clear: both;'><p style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.6em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(118, 118, 118);"><strong style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: 700;">Reasonable Accommodations:</strong> Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact benefits@mvetpartners.com with your request and contact information.</p><p style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.6em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(118, 118, 118);"><strong style="outline: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: 700;">EEO Statement:</strong> Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p></div><br>#INDVT