Veterinary Technician Jobs in Thornton, IL

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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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Plum Creek Regional Animal Medical Center

Veterinary Technician

Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!...

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Veterinary Technician

  • VCA Animal Hospital
  • Lockport, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lockport, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We are currently looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!...

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Veterinary Externship: 2026-2027 Blocks

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

Shadow various animal care teams to observe and understand routine husbandry practices....

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Certified Veterinary Technician

  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Crestwood, IL (8 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Crestwood, IL (8 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 8 days ago

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

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Veterinary Technician

  • Community Veterinary Partners
  • Crown Point, IN (18 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Crown Point, IN (18 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 days ago

and practice management software.Additional training or certification in animal behavior or welfare.Strong communication skills for client education and team collaboration.Responsibilities:Assist veterinarians...

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Vet Technician, Manager

  • Community Veterinary Partners
  • Crown Point, IN (18 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Crown Point, IN (18 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 days ago

care....

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Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

  • National Veterinary Associates
  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 days ago

We want to help you reach your potential as a veterinary technician and grow your technical skills!...

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GRAF Animal Technologist

  • University of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Department BSD ARC - GRAF About the Department The mission of the Animal Resources Center (ARC) is to assist investigators in performing their animal research while ensuring appropriate and humane...

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Inside Sales Representative - Med Tech - Animal Health - CENTRAL

  • IQVIA Holdings Inc
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 14 days ago

technician experience strongly preferred Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in MedTech, Pharmaceutical Sales or B2B Sales Inside sales/ remote engagement experience strongly preferred Expert selling...

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Part Time Animal Care Technician - Comparative Medicine

  • The Pennsylvania State University
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Attend technician meeting and training sessions on all aspects of laboratory animal care, research and uses of animals in biomedical research....

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Relief Veterinary Technician - Chicago

  • Bond Vet
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 19 days ago

These will include but not be limited to: Patient Handling and Husbandry Client education Surgical/dental nursing and anesthesia management Detailed record keeping Diagnostic management Medication administration...

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Parasitology Technician (Overnight)

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

Return to selected search result Parasitology Technician (Overnight) Apply locations Oak Brook, IL time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R-220405 We understand that the...

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Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology

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

Other qualifications include: Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required Licensed Technician preferred, but not required Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM...

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Certified Veterinary Technician

  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 26 days ago

Venipuncture; IV catheter placement; medication calculations and administration; digital radiography; patient prep and recovery; anesthesia monitoring for a variety of anesthetized procedures including...

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Thornton, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
27.5%
High School or GED
20.0%
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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