Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Bereavement

Parental Leave

CE Allowance

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Pet Discounts

Job summary

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital in Carbondale, IL is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician for Urgent Care. This full-time role includes weekend shifts and offers hourly compensation, with 2+ years ER experience preferred.

You will triage, perform lab work and imaging, manage anesthesia, and communicate care plans to clients, while upholding compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Veterinary Technician license required.
• 2+ years ER/urgent care experience preferred but not required.
• Punctual and reliable with scheduled shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, hospital operations, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and provide animal restraint as needed.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia monitoring.

Skills

Client communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Stress management

Adaptability

Animal restraint

Triage proficiency

Lab sample handling

Radiographic positioning

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

CVT license

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 18 - USD 22 - hourly

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital is committed to providing excellent service with integrity to the Carbondale area. Whether a pet comes to us for a routine visit, or in an urgent care situation, their families can be assured that their beloved pet will always be treated with patience and kindness. Our highly-trained veterinarians and technicians have a passion for providing high-quality, compassionate care-and we are looking to add motivated and talented professionals to our team!

This position is specific to our Urgent Care team! Weekend hours are a requirement for this position. Full-time and part-time positions available!

Our hours of operation are:

• Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
• Fri, Sat, Sun (Urgent Care Only):12 PM noon - 12 AM midnight

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, 2+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• Previous experience in ER or Urgent Care settings preferred but not required.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• 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: $18/hr+ depending on level of experience

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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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/