# Veterinary Technician - Company: [Veterinarypracticepartners]() - Location: Palatine, IL - Team: Technicians - Salary: $25 – $30 / hour - Posted: August 26, 2026 ## Job description **Certified Veterinary Technician** **Salary:** $25.00 - $30 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. **$2,000 Sign On Bonus!** **Schedule:**Full time and part time hours available.  * Full-Time: Enjoy a 4-day work week with shifts from 8:30 AM–6:00 PM or 8:30 AM–7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. * Part-Time: Up to 25 hours per week. * No weekends required! **Loving Care Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time or full-time Certified Veterinary Technician**to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.  **What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Loving Care Animal Hospital** * A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees * Paid time off  for full-time employees * 401(k) plan * Professional development opportunities * Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. **Key Responsibilities:**  * Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. * Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion. * Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates * Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement. * Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing. * Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready. * Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.  **Qualifications:**  * Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in Illinois. * Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. * Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. * Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. **About****Loving Care Animal Hospital** Loving Care Animal Hospital was proudly awarded DVM Insider's #124 of the Top 500 Veterinary Clinics in the Country! ​Our goal is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care in a compassionate manner, to develop an open, honest alliance with our clients, and to celebrate the human-animal bond. We realize that your animal companions are beloved family members, and we strive to treat them with special attention. *We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.* #LVTECH ## Apply [Apply on Veterinarypracticepartners]() Canonical job page: