Get the chrome extension Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care
Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital
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Carbondale, Illinois
Basic
Posted 10 days ago
Job Description
***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.