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Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Alliance Animal Health
Carbondale, IL, United States
Posted September 29, 2026
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***Weekend shifts are a requirement for this position***

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Triage incoming emergency and urgent-care patients and communicate priorities to the medical team.

• Collect, prepare, and analyze blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples.

• Capture high-quality digital radiographs and support CT and ultrasound workflows.

• Provide attentive nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability.

• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures, dentistry, and surgery.

• Monitor anesthesia, document trends, and respond thoughtfully as patient needs change.

• Administer medications and treatments accurately under veterinarian direction.

• Explain treatment plans and home-care instructions with patience and empathy.

• Help train teammates, improve workflows, and elevate the standard of veterinary care.

We're Looking For:

• A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 2+ year professional experience preferred but not required

• Previous experience in ER or Urgent Care settings preferred but not required.

• Confidence with safe animal restraint, venipuncture, catheter placement, and sample collection.

• Working knowledge of radiology, laboratory procedures, pharmacy protocols, and medical records.

• Experience with anesthesia and surgical support, or a strong desire to deepen those skills.

• Clear, respectful communication with clients and colleagues, especially under pressure.

• Good judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to organize competing priorities.

• A team-first mindset and willingness to support doctors, assistants, and fellow vet techs.

• Interest in mentorship, process improvement, or future leadership opportunities.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

***Weekend shifts are a requirement for this position***

Pay Range: $18/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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