Veterinary Technician Job in Homer Glen, IL

Veterinary Technician – Full-Time
Animal Care Clinic of Homer – Homer Glen, IL

Animal Care Clinic of Homer is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our close-knit, supportive team. If you enjoy hands-on patient care, a positive culture, and the opportunity to fully utilize your skills—this could be a great fit.

We’re a well-established, 3-doctor small animal hospital with a strong focus on high-quality medicine, client education, and compassionate care.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Well-Rounded Medicine: Wellness, diagnostics, surgery, and laser therapy
• Modern Equipment: Digital full body & dental radiographs, in-house diagnostics
• Supportive Team: Collaborative, family-like culture that values growth
• Positive Environment: Team building, CE opportunities, and open communication
• Make an Impact: Build relationships with clients and truly make a difference
  

What You’ll Do

• Assist with exams, patient care, and client communication
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work
• Support surgery (prep, induction, and anesthesia monitoring)
• Take radiographs (including dental)
• Administer medications and vaccines
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients
  

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of veterinary experience or CVT (LVT/RVT)
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, team-oriented mindset
• Passion for patient care and continued growth

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday: 8am–6pm
• Rotating Saturdays: 8am–1pm

What We Offer

• Pay Range: $23–$28/hour, based on experience and credentials.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free mental health benefit options
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive PTO plan + paid holidays
• CE, licensure, and uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount

If you’re looking for a team where you can be supported, grow your skills, and enjoy coming to work each day—we’d love to connect.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.