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Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care

Alliance Animal Health
Carbondale, IL, United States
Posted September 29, 2026
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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Triage patients, gather accurate histories, and help the medical team recognize urgent needs.

• Use confident, low-stress restraint techniques for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.

• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical spaces, instruments, and supplies for the next case.

• Support sample collection, in-house laboratory workflows, and diagnostic imaging.

• Assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians during procedures.

• Observe hospitalized patients closely and promptly communicate changes to the medical team.

• Maintain clean, organized patient-care areas and follow infection-control and safety protocols.

• Reinforce discharge and home-care instructions with patience, empathy, and attention to detail.

• Share your experience by supporting newer assistants, improving workflows, and strengthening team consistency.

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.

We're Looking For:

• A minimum of 2-years professional veterinary experience preferred, ideally in an ER or Urgent Care setting.

• Weekend availability is required.

• A strong foundation in animal handling, restraint, patient comfort, and veterinary terminology.

• Experience supporting appointments, hospitalized patients, surgery, and urgent-care cases.

• Familiarity with laboratory procedures, radiology safety, pharmacy protocols, and medical records.

• The judgment to recognize changes, ask questions, and communicate concerns promptly.

• Clear, respectful communication with clients and colleagues, especially when emotions run high.

• Attention to detail and the ability to organize competing priorities without losing compassion.

• A team-first mindset and the ability to work well with others.

• Interest in mentorship, professional development, process improvement, or future leadership.

Pay Range: $16/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/

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