Certified Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency Clinic of Springfield; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Vacation Time

Bereavement

Parental Leave

Continuing Education

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Holiday Pay

Bonuses

Job summary

Animal Emergency Clinic of Springfield is a 24/7 emergency clinic committed to rapid, high-quality emergency care. Our highly trained team provides comprehensive veterinary services and advanced diagnostics to every patient that walks through our doors.

We offer extensive hands-on and virtual training and ongoing development in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The ideal candidate is a licensed veterinary technician with a passion for animal welfare and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician with active license required.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and communication of treatment plans to clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance; anesthetic management.

Skills

Licensed 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 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. We are open 24/7 to attend to emergencies as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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.