Certified Veterinary Technician at Alton Animal Clinic

Alton Animal Clinic; Alton (IL); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and

Bonus incentive

Career and professional development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Zusammenfassung

Alton Animal Clinic is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab testing, and client education. This role emphasizes high-quality patient care, teamwork, and clear communication with clients.

Compensation ranges from $20 to $26 per hour with a $500 sign-on bonus. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement options, ongoing professional development and licensing reimbursement. Full-time or part-time roles may apply.

Qualifikationen

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of employment
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift over 25 pounds with assistance
• Familiarity with basic computer skills and MS Office
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Aufgaben

• Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine and surgery.
• Assist with outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights; provide client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during surgery.
• Obtain samples and perform in-hospital lab testing; prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Take and develop radiographs following safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Maintain clean exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock supplies.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and team members about client discussions and patient plans.
• Other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

Ausbildung

State licensed veterinary technician

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Practice

Fromwellness exams and parasite prevention to surgery and diagnostics, Alton Animal Clinic is there for pets throughout every stage of their life. We proudly care for the dog and cat companions, as well as small mammals, of Alton and the surrounding communities.

More about the Role

The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

$500.00 Sign-on Bonus available

Pay $20 - $26

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion:Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork:Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening:Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction:Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.