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Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician or *Experienced* Veterinary Assistant Wanted for a Fun and Growing Team with Strong Culture in the Western Suburbs of Chicago....

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Veterinary Technician

  • GoodVets
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 11 days ago

From surgical support and anesthesia monitoring to diagnostics and patient education, your technical expertise and compassion help shape each pet's experience....

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Clinical Development Specialist, Credentialled Vet Tech - Northeast

  • Blue River PetCare
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Credentialled Veterinary Technician required. The Clinical Development Specialist provides implementation of support team training programs at Blue River practices....

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Aquatics Technician II

  • Northwestern University
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required along with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an animal care or research technician working with aquatic species OR a bachelor...

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Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Chicago, IL (South Loop)

  • Veterinary Emergency Group
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago

You'll jump into triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, all while being a steady, compassionate presence for pet parents in their most stressful moments....

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Veterinary Technician

  • National Veterinary Associates
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago

technician experience required Certification/licensure preferred, but not required for highly qualified candidates Strong technical skills including venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and laboratory...

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Animal Surgical Technician I

  • Northwestern University
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Lab animal care Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications, Skills) Certified by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science at the LAT level....

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HFPZ/Wild Encounters - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)

  • Chicago Zoological Society
  • Brookfield, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookfield, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Animal Care Specialists are frequently subjected to potential hazards that include direct contact with or close proximity to live animals....

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Parasitology Laboratory Technician (Days)

  • IDEXX Labs
  • Elmhurst, IL (11 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (11 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

It is not required to work in our lab, but if you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus....

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Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Naperville, IL

  • Veterinary Emergency Group
  • Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

You'll jump into triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, all while being a steady, compassionate presence for pet parents in their most stressful moments....

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Veterinary Technician

  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Full job description *terms and conditions apply #registered veterinary technician (RVT) #licensed veterinary technician (LVT) #veterinary technician specialists (VTS) #certified veterinary technician...

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Certified Veterinary Technician

  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

technician skills: CVT or experienced nurse with a minimum of 3 years in emergency or specialty setting with advanced anesthesia experience (ASA 3-5) New graduates or current CVT students are welcome...

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Sample Management Technician (Nights)

  • IDEXX Labs
  • Elmhurst, IL (11 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (11 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

We receive thousands of clinical samples every day from Veterinary Clinics, and we run tests on those samples to help veterinarians identify what might be wrong with someone's pet. As a Sample...

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Birds - Assistant Animal Care Specialist

  • Chicago Zoological Society
  • Brookfield, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brookfield, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Assistant Animal Care Specialist is a one-year probationary position to attain Animal Care Specialist status....

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Critical Care Veterinary Technician

  • Medvet Medical & Cancer Centers For Pets
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

You should enjoy phlebotomy, placing IV catheters, assisting with recovery and client follow up and education....

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
27.6%
High School or GED
19.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in Des Plaines, IL
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%