Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
National Veterinary Associates (NVA)Group
Illinois Posted
- $19.00 to $25.00 per hour
- Full time
- GP
- Credential required
- Sign-on bonus $1,000
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, Paid time off
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About this job
City: Bloomington
State: Illinois
Hospital Name: Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center
Job Type: Veterinary Technician
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) – Full-Time
Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center – Bloomington, IL
Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center is looking for a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our close-knit, team-oriented practice. If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can utilize your technical skills and build strong relationships with clients and patients—this could be a great fit.
We are a 4-doctor small animal hospital focusing on canine and feline medicine and surgery along with canine rehabilitation work including laser therapy and hydrotherapy. We also are growing our exotic medicine including small mammals, reptiles and small birds. Our DVMs are supported by a collaborative team of 21 including 5 CVTs.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive Team: Close-knit environment where everyone works together
- Hands-On Medicine: Opportunity to fully utilize your technical skills
- Well-Rounded Care: Mix of preventative care, diagnostics, and surgery
- Positive Culture: Team-focused with strong communication and support
What You’ll Do
- Assist with exams and patient care
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work
- Support surgery (prep, induction, monitoring, recovery)
- Take radiographs
- Administer medications and treatments
- Provide excellent client communication and education
What We’re Looking For
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT required)
- Strong technical and clinical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Passion for patient care and client service
Schedule
- Full-Time 4 days a week with rotating Saturdays
What We Offer
· Pay Range: $19.00–$25.00/hour (based on experience) with a Sign-on Bonus of $1,000.00
- Health insurance
- Supplemental insurance (dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
- 401(k) with company match
- Student debt refinancing options
- Generous paid time off
- Free mental health benefit options
If you’re looking for a team where you can grow your skills, feel supported, and make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to connect.
Please contact us at 309-664-6320 or at info@hawthorneparkvet.com for more information or to apply. Visit our website at www.hawthorneparkvet.com.
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Listed pay $19.00 to $25.00 per hour ($39,520 to $52,000 a year at 2,080 hours). That is about the Illinois median of $22.33 an hour for vet techs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet tech pay guide
Posted September 15, 2026. Last checked on NVA Careers. Interviewing here? 30 questions to ask a clinic
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