Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Bereavement Program

Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

CE Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Central Hospital for Animals in Marion, IL is seeking a licensed or certified veterinary technician to join our AAHA-accredited team. The role involves animal restraint, triage, lab sample collection, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, and collaboration with clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care.

We offer full-time and part-time opportunities, competitive hourly pay of $18–$20, paid time off, education allowances, and a supportive environment with ongoing training and advancement

Qualifications

• Certified veterinary technician credential required or preferred.
• Ability to communicate precisely with clients.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress manner.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiography.
• Nursing care and medical management of hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and anesthesia monitoring.
• Clear communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.
• Adhere to safety protocols and manage exposures.

Skills

Certified veterinary technician

Customer service skills

Punctuality

Communication

Lab sample collection

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

Here at Central Hospital for Animals, we are a team of client-focused doctors bringing over two hundred years of quality experience to the table. We are an AAHA-accredited practice that has provided high-quality service to southern Illinois for over forty-five years. Central Hospital for Animal specializes in dentistry, preventative care, reproductive medicine, and exotic pets. We host a full-service grooming salon where we provide anything from nail clipping to custom brush-outs and styling.

Our facility is stocked with the latest innovations in animal health so we can deliver full laboratory and pharmacy service in-house. Our parent hospital is the leading referral site for orthopedic and joint repair, along with more involved surgeries; this enables us to get our clients the help they need efficiently. Central Hospital for Animals performs everything with the goal of giving the pets of Marion happy, healthy lives!

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm
• Must be available to work some Saturdays 8am-12pm

Full-time and Part-time positions available

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• A certified veterinary technician, 1+ years experience preferred but not required
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

Pay: $18-20/hr

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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