ER / Urgent Care Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Carbondale is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their ER and Urgent Care team. Offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, the role involves critical care and a chance to grow in a supportive environment focused on animal welfare and client service.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Active veterinary technicians license preferred but not required.
• 2+ years professional experience required.
• Excellent communication and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, patient triage, and nursing care.
• Sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management.

Skills

Client communication

Animal restraint techniques

Veterinary procedures

Sample collection methods

Radiographic positioning

Anesthesia administration

Commitment to animal welfare

Education

Veterinary Technician License (preferred)

2+ years of professional experience

Job description

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Company Description

Lakeside Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced companion animal/exotics General Practice, Urgent Care, and ER located in Carbondale, Illinois. We provide general wellness services for all pets as well as emergency and critical care for dogs and cats on the weekend. Our in-house laboratory testing and x-ray facilities mean that we can have results quickly. We routinely treat allergic reactions, cardio-vascular shock, trauma (hit by car, etc.), venomous snake bites, toxic ingestions, heat stroke, respiratory distress, parvovirus, vomiting, diarrhea, assist in labor and delivery, repair lacerations, and other critical or urgent situations.

Company Description

Lakeside Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced companion animal/exotics General Practice, Urgent Care, and ER located in Carbondale, Illinois. We provide general wellness services for all pets as well as emergency and critical care for dogs and cats on the weekend. Our in-house laboratory testing and x-ray facilities mean that we can have results quickly. We routinely treat allergic reactions, cardio-vascular shock, trauma (hit by car, etc.), venomous snake bites, toxic ingestions, heat stroke, respiratory distress, parvovirus, vomiting, diarrhea, assist in labor and delivery, repair lacerations, and other critical or urgent situations.

We are looking to add a veterinary technician to our ER and Urgent Care team! We value your expertise, your passion and most importantly, your love of animals! When you join our team, you become a member of our family of doctors, technicians, and receptionists who go above and beyond for our clients.

Our Hours Of Operation Are

• Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday (ER Only): 12 PM - 12 AM
  
  

To learn more about us click here.

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

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care

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