ER Urgent Care Veterinary Technician

Lakeside Veterinary Hospital; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Veterinary Hospital seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to provide comprehensive care in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include animal restraint, triage, and assisting in surgeries. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to animal welfare, with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

401k & Matching Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician with 2+ years experience required.
• Strong communication and medical records skills needed.
• Knowledge of preventative care and hospital operations essential.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage, and nursing care of patients.
• Administration of medications and surgical assistance.
• Diagnostic imaging and client communication of treatment plans.

Skills

Client communication

Animal restraint techniques

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Sample collection methods

Surgical monitoring

Education

Active Veterinary Technician license

2+ years professional experience

Job description

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:
Qualifications

We're Looking For:

• A Veterinary Technician with an active license preferred but not required, 2+ year professional experience 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: dependent on licensure status

• CVTs: $18.50 - $25/hr dependent on ER/UC experience
• Unlicensed individuals: $16.50 - $19/hr dependent on ER/UC experience

** We offer our staff:**

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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/

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