Animal Care Specialist

1 week ago


Carbondale, Illinois, United States Spears Animal Hospital Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Animal Care Specialist - Clinical Support to join our team at Spears Animal Hospital. As a vital member of our clinical support staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care.

About Us

Spears Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive veterinary hospital located in Carbondale, Illinois. Our state-of-the-art facility offers a wide range of services, including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Urgent Care, General & Internal/External Medicine, Digital Full Body and Dental X-Ray, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Boarding, and more.

Job Summary

This exciting opportunity involves working closely with our veterinary team to provide high-quality patient care, maintain the cleanliness and organization of the hospital, and ensure a positive client experience.

Responsibilities
  • Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients
  • Collection and analysis of lab samples
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases
  • Administration of medications
  • Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
  • Surgical preparation and assistance
  • Anesthetic management
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should possess:

  • A high work ethic and positive attitude
  • Compassionate and calm demeanor
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Highly organized and computer proficient
  • Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
  • A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
  • Weekend availability
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Interpretation of medical records and record client history accurately
  • Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
  • Ability to restrain pets safely
  • Proficiency in sample collection and laboratory processing
What We Offer

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive compensation package, including:

  • Starting salary: $17 per hour (dependent on experience)
  • Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Continuing Education Allowance (for licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
  • Career Development Opportunities


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