Veterinary Technician Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Emergency Veterinary Care Centers

Registered Veterinary Technician - Night Shift - Up to a $2,500 Signing Bonus

Join Our Team as a Veterinary Technician - Night Shift - Up to a $2,500 Signing Bonus Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and looking to make a real difference in the lives of animals?...

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Emergency Veterinary Care Centers

Registered Veterinary Technician - Swing Shift

Join Our Team as a Registered Veterinary Technician Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and looking to make a real difference in the lives of animals?...

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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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Vet Technician

  • Community Veterinary Partners
  • Saint John, IN (10 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Saint John, IN (10 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

John, Indiana seeks experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!The primary job for a veterinary technician is to exceed our client's expectations with exceptional patient care....

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Veterinary Technician or Assistant

  • Community Veterinary Partners
  • Portage, IN (22 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portage, IN (22 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Coyne Veterinary Center- Portage is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our team!...

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Sr. Aquarist, Tropical Marine Invertebrates

  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago

The Senior Aquarist is expected to serve as a leader in the Animal Care and Science Division....

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Certified Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology Practice Leader

  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications 5+ years of veterinary technician/assistant experience required Veterinary Technician licensure required Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections...

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Veterinary Technician

  • VCA Animal Hospital
  • Palos Hills, IL (14 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Palos Hills, IL (14 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Our Certified Veterinary Technicians are dedicated to providing compassionate care to all of our patients. Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures....

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Veterinary Technician Student Extern

  • Mission Pet Health
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Our commitment to medical excellence is evident in our comprehensive service offerings, specializing in high-level small animal care and advanced cardiology services....

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Lead Certified Veterinary Technician

  • Mission Pet Health
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 11 days ago

. $ 18 Description & Requirements Company Overview Uptown Animal Hospital is looking for veterinary professionals dedicated to providing the highest standard of small animal care....

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Certified Veterinary Technician

  • Mission Pet Health
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 11 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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Overnight Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Oak Brook, IL

  • Veterinary Emergency Group
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 13 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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Sr. Aquarist, Tropical Marine Fishes

  • Aza
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 21 days ago

The Senior Aquarist is expected to serve as a leader in the Animal Care and Science Division....

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Veterinary Technician

  • Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 23 days ago

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities): Assist in surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and post-op recovery Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs Administer medications...

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2026 Seasonal Animal Care Specialist - Marine Mammals

  • Aza
  • Brookfield, IL (21 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Brookfield, IL (21 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Minimum six months animal care facility, farm, kennel, or equivalent animal experience preferred....

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Thornton, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
27.5%
High School or GED
19.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in Thornton, 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%