Certified Veterinary Technician

Allianceanimalhealth; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid Bereavement

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Marion, Illinois is seeking a certified veterinary technician to join our compassionate team. You will assist with restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, surgical prep, medication administration, and clear communication of treatment plans to clients.

We support ongoing education, competitive pay from $18 to $20 per hour, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and a collaborative hospital environment focused on patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified veterinary technician; 1+ years experience preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and reliable attendance.
• Ability to communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.
• Experience with preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Proficiency in sample collection, radiography, and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiography.
• Medical nursing care of hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and anesthesia management.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Medical records

Surgical assist

Lab sampling

Radiography

Anesthesia

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

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.

We're looking for:

• 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

We offer our staff:

• Pay: $18-20/hr
• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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/