Certified Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Central Hospital for Animals’ Herrin location is the heart of comprehensive medical care in southern Illinois. We are a team of client-focused doctors bringing over two hundred years of quality experience to the table. We are an AAHA-accredited practice that has provided high-quality service to southern Illinois for over forty-five years. Central Hospital for Animal specializes in dentistry, preventative care, reproductive medicine, and exotic pets. Our facility is stocked with the latest innovations in animal health so we can deliver full laboratory and pharmacy service in-house. We utilize the latest equipment, providing digital radiology, ultrasound, CO2 laser, therapy laser, and twenty-four-hour emergency service. We are the leading referral site for orthopedic and joint repair, along with more involved surgeries; this enables us to get our clients the help they need efficiently. We do everything with the goal of giving the pets of Herrin and beyond happy, healthy lives! Our hours of operation are: Monday & Wednesday: 7:30 AM — 8 PM Tuesday & Thursday: 7:30 AM — 6 PM Friday: 7:30 AM — 5 PM Saturday: 8 AM- 2 PM We are closed on Sundays
Requirements
- A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required
- 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
- Availability to work some Saturdays
- 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
- additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
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
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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