Certified Veterinary Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k & 401K matching program

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition reimbursement program

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health’s Animal Emergency Clinic of Springfield is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join a 24/7 emergency team. Responsibilities include triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a CVT license and has strong client communication, with weekend availability and commitment to high-quality emergency medicine.

Qualifications

• CVT license required.
• 1+ year experience preferred but not required.
• Weekend availability.
• Excellent client communication and medical records management.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures and hospital operations.
• Restraint techniques for safe handling of animals.
• Experience with blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples collection.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiographic positioning.
• Nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and anesthetic management.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients clearly.

Skills

Excellent client communication

Medical records management

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Safe, low-stress animal restraint

Laboratory sample collection

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician license

Tools

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

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. You can trust that 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 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 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.

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

We offer our staff:

• 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/