Certified Veterinary Technician

Allianceanimal; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Allianceanimal in Springfield, Illinois, seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician to provide emergency and critical care services. Responsibilities include patient triage, lab sample collection, diagnostic imaging, and the administration of medications.

The position requires a commitment to animal welfare and offers a pay range of $24 - $28/hr based on experience, along with benefits such as paid vacation and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license is required.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Expertise in various sample collection methods.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and patient care management.

Skills

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Client communication

Animal restraint techniques

Sample collection methods

Anesthesia administration

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

The Animal Emergency Clinic of Springfield provides emergency and critical care services when they are needed most. Our clinic is proudly supported by the Springfield veterinary community and is operational during hours when most regular veterinary practices are closed. We are open 24/7 to attend to emergencies as quickly and efficiently as possible.

As a veterinarian-owned clinic supported by thirteen local veterinary hospitals, we are committed to collaborative, high-quality medicine. Our highly trained team delivers the best and most up-to-date emergency care possible for every patient that walks through our doors.

Check out more about us by clicking here!

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 with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work weekends.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low‑stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with exposure to animal‑related hazards.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $24 - $28/hr depending on level of experience. Shift differential is available!

We offer our staff:

• 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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