Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

About the role

Demanes Animal Hospital is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our fast‑paced, two‑doctor practice in Peoria, IL. For more than 30 years we have provided high‑quality, compassionate care to a diverse caseload of dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Our team benefits from advanced diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry, offering ample opportunities to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings.
• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury, and illness visits.
• Advocate for patients and educate clients.
• Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre‑ and post‑operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care.
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
• Continuously advance your knowledge base and skill set.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) with an active state license.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience as a technician (preferred).
• Superior technical knowledge and skills.
• Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant‑rate infusions, conversions, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.
• Strong time‑management abilities; capable of solving problems, learning quickly, and handling multiple tasks.
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude.
• Ability to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 lb and work on feet most of the day.
• Adaptable to changes in the environment and able to handle stress calmly.
• Detail‑oriented and able to anticipate needs in a high‑quality medicine setting.

Pay

$18‑21 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off & holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans with multiple options
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability
• Complimentary life insurance with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company‑sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• Long‑term disability option
• Progyny fertility and family‑building support
• Digital musculoskeletal & physical therapy programs
• Employee discounts for pet care
• Referral bonus program
• DailyPay on demand