Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Lakeside Spears Animal HospitalCarbondale, IL
6d$20Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital is committed to providing excellent service with integrity to the Carbondale area. Whether a pet comes to us for a routine visit, or in an urgent care situation, their families can be assured that their beloved pet will always be treated with patience and kindness. Our highly-trained veterinarians and technicians have a passion for providing high-quality, compassionate care- and we are looking to add motivated and talented professionals to our team! This position is specific to our Urgent Care team! Weekend hours are a requirement for this position. Our hours of operation are: Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM Fri, Sat, Sun (Urgent Care Only):12 PM noon - 12 AM midnight 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.

Requirements

  • A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required
  • Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • 2+ year professional experience preferred but not required
  • Previous experience in ER or Urgent Care settings preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Anesthetic management

Benefits

  • 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.)
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