Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care
Alliance Animal Health
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- Pay
- $18
- an hour
- Location
- Carbondale, IL
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 2
- 17 days ago
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About the company
Alliance Animal Health
Veterinary · 51 to 200 employees
What you'll do
- <p><em>***Weekend shifts are a requirement for this position***</em></p><p><strong><u>Job duties include, but are not limited to:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Triage incoming emergency and urgent-care patients and communicate priorities to the medical team.</li><li>Collect, prepare, and analyze blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples.</li><li>Capture high-quality digital radiographs and support CT and ultrasound workflows.</li><li>Provide attentive nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability.</li><li>Prepare patients and equipment for procedures, dentistry, and surgery.</li><li>Monitor anesthesia, document trends, and respond thoughtfully as patient needs change.</li><li>Administer medications and treatments accurately under veterinarian direction.</li><li>Explain treatment plans and home-care instructions with patience and empathy.</li><li>Help train teammates, improve workflows, and elevate the standard of veterinary care.</li></ul>
What you need
- An active Certified Veterinary Technician license is required.
- ER or urgent-care experience and 2+ years of professional experience are preferred but not required.
Key skills
active licensesafe animal restraintvenipuncturecatheter placementsample collectionradiologylaboratory procedurespharmacy protocolsmedical recordsanesthesiasurgical supportClear, respectful communicationGood judgmentattention to detailorganize competing priorities
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Perks
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus Program
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***Weekend shifts are a requirement for this position***
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Triage incoming emergency and urgent-care patients and communicate priorities to the medical team.
Collect, prepare, and analyze blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples.
Capture high-quality digital radiographs and support CT and ultrasound workflows.
Provide attentive nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability.
Prepare patients and equipment for procedures, dentistry, and surgery.
Monitor anesthesia, document trends, and respond thoughtfully as patient needs change.
Administer medications and treatments accurately under veterinarian direction.
Explain treatment plans and home-care instructions with patience and empathy.
Help train teammates, improve workflows, and elevate the standard of veterinary care.
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.
Confidence with safe animal restraint, venipuncture, catheter placement, and sample collection.
Working knowledge of radiology, laboratory procedures, pharmacy protocols, and medical records.
Experience with anesthesia and surgical support, or a strong desire to deepen those skills.
Clear, respectful communication with clients and colleagues, especially under pressure.
Good judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to organize competing priorities.
A team-first mindset and willingness to support doctors, assistants, and fellow vet techs.
Interest in mentorship, process improvement, or future leadership opportunities.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
***Weekend shifts are a requirement for this position***
Pay Range: $18/hr+ depending on level of 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/