Veterinary Technician Job in Sandwich, IL

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Sandwich Veterinary Hospital – Sandwich, IL
1214 E Church St, Sandwich, IL 60548

Are you a Certified Veterinary Technician looking for a supportive, long-standing team that truly values balance, loyalty, and collaboration?

Sandwich Veterinary Hospital is a small animal general practice that follows Fear Free and Cat Friendly principles, and we’re looking for a skilled and compassionate CVT to join our close-knit team.

About Us

For over 30 years, we’ve proudly served our small-town community and its loyal clients—many of whom have trusted us for generations.

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals with incredible longevity. Several of our CSRs and veterinary assistants have been with us for 20–30 years, which speaks to the supportive culture, flexibility, and strong focus on work-life balance that defines our hospital.

We also love giving back, partnering with a local shelter to provide exams for adopted pets.

Our newly promoted Hospital Manager has been part of the team for 13 years and is passionate about thoughtful leadership, listening to the team, supporting individual growth, and creating positive change.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician with at least 1 year of experience and a passion for quality medicine and client care.

Key skills include:

• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical support
• Dental procedures (prophy, charting, assisting with radiographs)
• Laboratory skills (cytology, slide prep, diagnostics)
• Client communication — confidently educating clients on treatments and vaccines

If you enjoy working collaboratively, love learning, and want to be part of a hospital that feels like home, we’d love to meet you.

Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule: 30+ hours/week, including Saturdays
• Pay: $20–$25/hour (based on experience)

Benefits & Perks

• Full benefits package
• 6 paid holidays
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet care discounts
• Eligible for a periodic bonus
• Continuing education allowance + license reimbursement
• Ongoing training opportunities (including NVA PetOne Training Center)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Sandwich Veterinary Hospital, we believe in growth, balance, and community. You’ll get the stability of a long-standing, loyal team along with the energy of new leadership focused on collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning.

If you’re ready to join a compassionate team that truly listens, supports one another, and values your skills — apply today!

website: https://www.sandwichvet.com/

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.