Certified Veterinary Technician at Alton Animal Clinic

Alton Animal Clinic • Alton, IL

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About The Position

Alton Animal Clinic cares for dogs, cats, and small mammals throughout every stage of life, providing services including wellness exams, parasite prevention, surgery, and diagnostics. The Certified Veterinary Technician plays a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care and partners with veterinarians to support successful client interactions and procedures. The role applies professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

Requirements

• State license to work as a certified, licensed, or registered veterinary technician in the state of employment.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds, and to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of PPE.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
• Support outpatient examinations by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory tests and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs while following proper safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
• Clean and straighten examination rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock examination rooms with supplies.
• Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Interact warmly, courteously, and professionally with clients, and compassionately with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k), Roth 401(k), and employer matching.
• Bonus incentive.
• Career and professional development.
• State licensing fee reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• $500 sign-on bonus available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed