Emergency Vet Technician – 24/7 Critical Care

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

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.