Certified Veterinary Technician Jobs
Certified Veterinary Technician jobs are open across private clinics, emergency hospitals, specialty practices, and research facilities, at every level from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in anesthesia, dentistry, and emergency critical care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Northgate Small Animal Hospital - Collinsville, IL
Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour
Sign-on Bonus: $1,500
Schedule: Full-time | Four 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays (every other)
Join an AAHA-Accredited, Fear Free Certified Hospital
Northgate Small Animal Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our collaborative, patient-focused team in Collinsville, Illinois. If you're passionate about high-quality medicine, enjoy working alongside supportive teammates, and want to fully utilize your technical skills, we'd love to meet you.
As an AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a positive workplace where every team member is respected, supported, and encouraged to grow.
Why You'll Love Working at Northgate
At Northgate, our technicians are valued members of the medical team. Our veterinarians encourage collaboration and rely on the expertise of our credentialed technicians to provide outstanding patient care. We believe in open communication, teamwork, and creating an environment where everyone contributes and succeeds together.
Located just outside St. Louis in Collinsville, IL, our hospital serves dogs, cats, and exotic pets while partnering with local rescue organizations, including Speak! Rescue and Sanctuary St. Louis, to support animals in our community.
What You'll Do
As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you'll practice at the top of your license by:
- Performing patient assessments and obtaining medical histories
- Safely restraining patients using Fear Free techniques
- Monitoring anesthesia and assisting with surgical procedures
- Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Collecting laboratory samples and running in-house diagnostics
- Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed
- Placing and maintaining intravenous catheters
- Taking and positioning patients for digital radiographs
- Educating clients on preventive care, medications, and treatment plans
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Collaborating with veterinarians and the hospital team to provide exceptional patient care
- Current CVT credential required
- Ideal minimum of 1 year of experience as a credentialed veterinary technician
- Strong technical and anesthesia monitoring skills
- Excellent communication and client education abilities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Passion for compassionate, Fear Free patient care
- Full-time
- Four-day work week
- Rotating Saturdays (every other)
- Designed to promote work-life balance
- $22.00-$26.00 per hour, based on experience
- $1,500 sign-on bonus *paid at 90 days of employment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company benefits
- Quarterly incentive bonus opportunities
- Paw Plan bonus opportunities
- Employee pet care discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Supportive leadership and monthly team meetings
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
We're committed to creating a workplace where credentialed veterinary technicians are empowered to use their full skill set while providing exceptional care to our patients and clients. Our collaborative culture, experienced team, and commitment to professional growth make Northgate an excellent place to build a long-term veterinary career.
If you're looking for a hospital where your skills are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your career can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the team at Northgate Small Animal Hospital in Collinsville, Illinois!
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Location:
Northgate Small Animal Hospital
1497 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
Hospital website: [1] https://www.northgatesmallanimalhospital.com/
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Northgate Small Animal Hospital - Collinsville, IL
Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour
Sign-on Bonus: $1,500
Schedule: Full-time | Four 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays (every other)
Join an AAHA-Accredited, Fear Free Certified Hospital
Northgate Small Animal Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our collaborative, patient-focused team in Collinsville, Illinois. If you're passionate about high-quality medicine, enjoy working alongside supportive teammates, and want to fully utilize your technical skills, we'd love to meet you.
As an AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a positive workplace where every team member is respected, supported, and encouraged to grow.
Why You'll Love Working at Northgate
At Northgate, our technicians are valued members of the medical team. Our veterinarians encourage collaboration and rely on the expertise of our credentialed technicians to provide outstanding patient care. We believe in open communication, teamwork, and creating an environment where everyone contributes and succeeds together.
Located just outside St. Louis in Collinsville, IL, our hospital serves dogs, cats, and exotic pets while partnering with local rescue organizations, including Speak! Rescue and Sanctuary St. Louis, to support animals in our community.
What You'll Do
As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you'll practice at the top of your license by:
- Performing patient assessments and obtaining medical histories
- Safely restraining patients using Fear Free techniques
- Monitoring anesthesia and assisting with surgical procedures
- Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Collecting laboratory samples and running in-house diagnostics
- Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed
- Placing and maintaining intravenous catheters
- Taking and positioning patients for digital radiographs
- Educating clients on preventive care, medications, and treatment plans
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Collaborating with veterinarians and the hospital team to provide exceptional patient care
- Current CVT credential required
- Ideal minimum of 1 year of experience as a credentialed veterinary technician
- Strong technical and anesthesia monitoring skills
- Excellent communication and client education abilities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Passion for compassionate, Fear Free patient care
- Full-time
- Four-day work week
- Rotating Saturdays (every other)
- Designed to promote work-life balance
- $22.00-$26.00 per hour, based on experience
- $1,500 sign-on bonus *paid at 90 days of employment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company benefits
- Quarterly incentive bonus opportunities
- Paw Plan bonus opportunities
- Employee pet care discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Supportive leadership and monthly team meetings
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
We're committed to creating a workplace where credentialed veterinary technicians are empowered to use their full skill set while providing exceptional care to our patients and clients. Our collaborative culture, experienced team, and commitment to professional growth make Northgate an excellent place to build a long-term veterinary career.
If you're looking for a hospital where your skills are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your career can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the team at Northgate Small Animal Hospital in Collinsville, Illinois!
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Location:
Northgate Small Animal Hospital
1497 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
Hospital website: [1] https://www.northgatesmallanimalhospital.com/
References
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1. https://www.northgatesmallanimalhospital.com/
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Who's Hiring
- Banfield Pet Hospital44
- Petco15
- VCA Animal Hospitals13
- Ethos Veterinary Health12
- NVA9
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services47
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Consumer Goods3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified veterinary technician jobs.
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician status through NAVTA or equivalent state credentialing body
- Active state license or registration required prior to start date
- Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter placement, and venipuncture
- Experience operating digital radiography equipment and reading diagnostic imaging
- Ability to calculate and administer controlled substances under veterinarian supervision
- Strong client communication skills for explaining treatment plans and discharge instructions
Tips for Your Certified Veterinary Technician Job Search
List your NAVLE and state license clearly
Put your NAVTA-credentialed CVT status and the state where you hold your license in the top section of your resume. Hiring managers screen for this before reading anything else, so burying it below your work history costs you callbacks.
Highlight species and equipment experience specifically
Name the species you've worked with and the equipment you can operate, such as digital radiography, anesthesia machines, or ultrasound. Generic phrases like 'clinical experience' don't differentiate you from candidates who lack hands-on proficiency.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified veterinary technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your specialty area
Filter openings by practice type, whether that's general, emergency, oncology, or exotics. Applying to a role that matches your specialty lets you speak precisely to what the team needs rather than presenting yourself as a generalist.
Prepare case-based answers for clinical interviews
Interviewers at veterinary clinics often ask how you've handled a patient in crisis or a controlled substance discrepancy. Walk through your actual decision-making process, not just outcomes, to show clinical judgment alongside technical skill.
Negotiate shift structure alongside compensation
Emergency and specialty practices frequently run rotating or overnight schedules. Before accepting an offer, confirm the exact shift pattern and on-call expectations so the role fits your availability and you're not surprised after your first week.
Certified Veterinary Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified veterinary technicians?
The companies hiring the most certified veterinary technicians right now include Banfield Pet Hospital, Petco, and VCA Animal Hospitals, with the largest share of openings in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Multi-location specialty and emergency groups tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many certified veterinary technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of certified veterinary technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is low compared to most other healthcare roles. Remote opportunities tend to concentrate in telemedicine triage, client education coordination, and veterinary records review rather than direct patient care positions.
How do you become a certified veterinary technician?
You complete an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, which results in an associate or bachelor's degree. After graduating, you pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination, commonly called the NAVLE. You then apply for licensure or registration in the state where you plan to work, since each state sets its own credentialing requirements and renewal rules.
Can you get hired as a certified veterinary technician with little experience?
Yes, many clinics hire newly credentialed technicians who completed externships during their AVMA-accredited program. Highlighting the species you worked with, the procedures you performed under supervision, and any emergency or specialty rotations you completed helps offset a short work history. General practice and relief positions are typically the most accessible entry points for new graduates.
What does the certified veterinary technician interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone screen to verify credentials and confirm schedule availability. A working interview or skills assessment at the clinic often follows, where you may place a catheter, restrain a patient, or run bloodwork under observation. A final conversation with the lead technician or practice manager typically covers case-handling philosophy, team dynamics, and shift expectations before an offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to certified veterinary technician jobs?
You can find and apply to certified veterinary technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your credentials, specialty area, and preferred practice type, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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