Certified Veterinary Technician, Surgery
About The Position
Premier Veterinary Group Chicago is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join their collaborative team, delivering exceptional emergency and specialty care using advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians in a hospital that values mentorship, continuous learning, and practicing at the top of your license. They foster a supportive, team-first culture where every contribution is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community every day.
Requirements
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or an experienced veterinary nurse with at least 3 years of emergency or specialty experience, including advanced anesthesia monitoring for ASA 3–5 patients.
- A comprehensive understanding of anesthetic monitoring and a passion for providing exceptional care to surgical and critically ill patients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- A collaborative approach to patient care and a commitment to building lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the veterinary community.
- The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and positive while thriving in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- A compassionate attitude, sound clinical judgment, and a dedication to delivering the highest standard of patient care every day.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates and current CVT students are encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional nursing care by advocating for your patients and providing compassionate support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Utilize technical expertise to perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication calculations and administration, digital radiography, and patient preparation and recovery.
- Monitor anesthesia for a wide range of advanced procedures, including endoscopy, CT imaging, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.
- Assist surgeons throughout complex procedures, maintaining a sterile surgical field while supporting abdominal explores, cruciate repairs, fracture repairs, thoracotomies, laparoscopic surgeries, and arthroscopic procedures.
- Partner closely with veterinarians during patient appointments by educating clients, answering questions, and ensuring a positive client experience from admission through discharge.
- Apply sound clinical judgment while working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced specialty environment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot specialized surgical equipment and instrumentation, ensuring everything needed for each procedure is prepared and readily available.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled team to provide outstanding diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care while continually prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
