Spears Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, small animal veterinary hospital located in Carbondale, Illinois-a beautiful area known for its lakes, boating, fishing, hiking, wineries, and SIU college campus events. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Urgent Care, General & Internal/External Medicine, Digital Full Body X-Ray, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Ultrasound & more.

**A minimum of 1-year veterinary technician experience at a veterinary hospital required**

To learn more about us click here. 

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Veterinary Technician duties: Draw blood, place catheters, 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, and anesthetic management.

Receptionist duties: Maintain the animal hospital reception area, greet and warmly welcome clients and patients, answer questions and triage client concerns, answer calls and emails and direct to the appropriate party for resolution, schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow, check in and check out clients and process payments, offer emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need for our clients, and be comfortable with various medical outcomes.

Whether you’re looking to fully utilize your skills/experience or 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 team member who has:

• A minimum of 1-year veterinary technician experience at an veterinary hospital. CVT/RVT/LVT is a bonus.
• A compassionate, calm demeanor and strong leadership/organizational/communication skills.
• Computer skills (we use Avimark software).
• The ability to arrive on time and be ready to work.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• A high work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely.
• The ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
• Knowledge of preventative care, assisting in surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• The ability to restrain dogs and cats in a low-stress and safe manner.
• Proficiency in sample collection of blood, urine, fecal, and skin.
• Proficiency in processing laboratory samples and tests, reading fecal tests, etc.
• Proficiency in positioning and capturing radiographs.
• Proficiency in anesthesia and surgical monitoring and placement of catheters.
• The desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skill set.
• The ability to receive, in a professional manner, constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency.

We offer our staff:

Pay: starting at $17/hour and upwards, depending on experience and/or license 

• 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 Available (Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses) 
• Hiring eligibility will be contingent upon 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/.