Certified Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Veterinary Technician | Surgery

The Premier Veterinary Group in Chicago, IL is hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our high performing Surgery team!

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance - Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms
• Generous CE Allowance
• Professional development assistance
• Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing
• Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms
• Veterinary Social Worker on site!

Qualifications:

• CVT or experienced nurse with a minimum of 3 years in emergency or specialty setting with advanced anesthesia experience (ASA 3-5)
• New graduates or current CVT students are welcome to apply
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a must.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required.
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and a commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community is required.
• Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in stressful situations.

Responsibilities:

• Solid technical skills and anesthesia knowledge base, sound judgment, and the ability to function both independently and with a team are required
• Venipuncture; IV catheter placement
• Medication calculations and administration
• Digital radiography
• Patient prep and recovery
• Anesthesia monitoring for a variety of anesthetized procedures including endoscopy, CT, soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic surgeries and laparoscopic procedures
• Assisting doctors during patient appointments, providing outstanding client communication and education
• Performing sterile scrub and assist doctors throughout surgical procedures including abdominal explores, cruciate repairs, fracture repairs, thoracotomies, and both laparoscopic and arthroscopic surgeries
• Advocating for the patient, providing exceptional comfort, diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care to all patients
• Knowledge of the equipment and materials used and their availability and applications

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.