Veterinary Technician (CVT)

ID
2026-12138
Category
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Position Type
Full-Time
Location
US-IL-Columbia

Who we are:

Mueller Veterinary Services is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

 

Position Details

  • Role: Certified Veterinary Technician
  • Status: Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable and based on experience. 
  • Sign-on Bonus: $1000 after 90-days
  • Schedule: Four-day workweeks. Rotating Saturday shifts (8 am - noon)

Benefits Highlights

  • Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
  • Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
  • Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
  • Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Do you get a little thrill from lancing a cat abscess, scaling away dental tartar, or hitting the jugular on the first stick? So do we! At Mueller Veterinary Services, we love what we do—and we have fun doing it. Mueller Veterinary Services is a four-doctor, mixed-animal practice that believes caring for our patients starts with caring for our people. Our team values authenticity, laughter, and balance just as much as we value excellent medicine. We’re looking for a licensed, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician who’s eager to bring their skills, personality, and passion for animal care to our dedicated team.

 

At Mueller Veterinary Services, our technicians are well-utilized, trusted, and appreciated for the vital role they play in patient care and practice success. We provide a supportive, team-focused environment that encourages growth, learning, and a healthy work/life balance.

 

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love it Here

  • Consistent scheduling that fosters a proper work-life balance
  • Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
  • Leadership that listens and invests in your development
  • Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

We’re Seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician Who Is

  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of IL
  • Experienced performing safe and effective patient restraint for both small and/or large animals
  • Bonus points if you have experience with large animals or mixed practice—but a strong small-animal background and a great attitude go a long way with us!
  • Team-oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Organized and detail-oriented, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • An excellent communicator who builds trust with clients and teammates alike
  • Committed to learning and continuing to grow your technical and medical knowledge

What You’ll Contribute

  • Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
  • Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
  • Experience in monitoring anesthesia 
  • Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
  • Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
  • Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
  • Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

 

Benefits You Can’t Beat

 

Financial Benefits

  • A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
  • Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
  • State license reimbursement
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

  • Six paid holidays (full-time only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program

 

Join Our Team!

 

If you’re ready to work with a team that values skill, compassion, and individuality—while keeping things fun—then this is your chance. You miss every shot you don’t take… don’t miss this one! Apply today!

 

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Mueller Veterinary Services and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

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