Veterinary Technician Jobs in Oak Forest, IL

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Veterinarian Partners

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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Plum Creek Regional Animal Medical Center

Certified Veterinary Technician

Qualifications We're Looking For: A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required We are open to hiring active students...

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Aquatics Technician II

  • Northwestern University
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 9 hours 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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Veterinary Technician

  • National Veterinary Associates
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 1 day 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 (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 1 day 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 Oak Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookfield, IL (15 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 1 day 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 (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 1 day 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 (22 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (22 miles from Oak Forest, 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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Certified Veterinary Technician

  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 2 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 (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 3 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 Oak Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brookfield, IL (15 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 3 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 (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

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

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Certified Veterinary Technician at Metropolitan Veterinary Center

  • Mission Pet Health
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago

What You'll Bring to the Team Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program. A current state veterinary technician license (CVT) in good standing....

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Certified Veterinary Technician at Duke Animal Hospital

  • Mission Pet Health
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago

What You'll Bring to the Team Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program. A current state veterinary technician license (CVT) in good standing....

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Certified Veterinary Technician

  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

The Veterinary Technician represents the mission and values to all clients and partners....

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Oak Forest, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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