Certified Veterinary Technician at Alton Animal Clinic

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Alton (IL); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Bonus incentive

Professional development

License reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Descripción de la vacante

Alton Animal Clinic is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, and client education. A $500 sign-on bonus is available and pay ranges from $20 to $26 per hour.

The role emphasizes teamwork, precise patient care, and clear client communication across multiple service areas, with opportunities for professional development and enhanced patient outcomes.

Formación

• State license to work as a veterinary technician.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Experience with anesthesia, surgery, and laboratory testing preferred.
• Strong communication and client education skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine, surgery, and related tasks.
• Assist with outpatient exams: take histories, vital signs, weights, and provide client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Obtain biological samples and perform in-hospital lab testing; prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Take and develop radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams as needed.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments per veterinarian instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock supplies.
• Demonstrate warmth and professionalism in client interactions and patient care.
• Communicate clearly with veterinarians and team members about plans and concerns.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Educación

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Practice:

From wellness 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.