ER Veterinary Assistant — Evenings + Shift Differential

Alliance Animal Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacations & Sick Time

Bereavement Pay

Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

CE Allowance

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Pet Discounts

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health's Animal Emergency Clinic of Springfield is seeking experienced veterinary assistants for late evening shifts (6 pm–12 am) and some weekend shifts. A shift differential is offered and a collaborative, high-quality medical environment is provided.

You will perform restraint, triage, lab work, diagnostic imaging, nursing care, and anesthesia management, plus effective client communication. Training opportunities and ongoing development are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a veterinary assistant or technician.
• Weekend shift availability required.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Compassionate, calm team player.
• Punctual and reliable arrival to shift.
• Ability to restrain pets and collect samples.
• Proficient in blood, urine, fecal, and skin sample collection.
• Proficient in setting up tests and taking radiographs.
• Experienced in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and triage incoming patients and manage nursing care.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and support diagnostic imaging.
• Provide anesthesia monitoring and assist in surgeries.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients.
• Maintain hospital efficiency and respond to feedback constructively.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Emergency veterinary care experience

Weekend availability

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Pet restraint

Lab sample handling

Radiography proficiency

Anesthesia monitoring

Reliability

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

Alliance Animal Health's Animal Emergency Clinic of Springfield is seeking experienced veterinary assistants for late evening shifts (6 pm–12 am) and some weekend shifts. A shift differential is offered and a collaborative, high-quality medical environment is provided.

You will perform restraint, triage, lab work, diagnostic imaging, nursing care, and anesthesia management, plus effective client communication. Training opportunities and ongoing development are available.