Certified Veterinary Technician at Alton Animal Clinic

Alton Animal Clinic • Alton, IL

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About The Position

Alton Animal Clinic provides care for dogs, cats, and small mammals throughout every stage of their lives, 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 client interactions and procedures. The role applies professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education. A $500 sign-on bonus is available. The pay range is $19.00–$25.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Hold a state license to work as a certified, licensed, or registered veterinary technician in the state of employment.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS 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 by providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor their 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 exam rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
• Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Interact with clients warmly, courteously, and professionally, and provide compassionate care to 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement benefits with matching
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• $500 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

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