Certified Veterinary Technician
Lansing Animal Hospital•Lansing, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
We’re looking for an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our clinic and help take patient care, team leadership, and clinic culture to the next level. This role is for someone who can run a treatment floor, support their team, educate clients, and maintain a positive attitude during a chaotic day. This is not a "basic tech" role. You’ll be heavily involved in advanced patient care, leadership, training, surgery, client communication, and helping the clinic operate smoothly while maintaining top-tier medicine.
Requirements
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program
- VTNE completed and active credentials required
- Previous veterinary experience required
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy environment
- Passion for mentorship, teamwork, and patient advocacy
Nice To Haves
- Leadership or management experience strongly preferred
- Interest or experience in surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, rehab, acupuncture, or laser therapy is a huge plus
- Love mentoring newer team members
- Thrive in fast-paced environments
- Can balance leadership with compassion
- Bring positive energy even on the crazy days
- Are passionate about gold-standard medicine and patient care
Responsibilities
- Leading and supporting the technician team throughout daily clinic operations
- Working hand and hand with our practice manager to ensure tech land is running smoothly
- Mentoring and training newer technicians and assistants
- Helping create efficient workflows and maintaining positive team culture
- Assisting veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, surgery and treatment plans
- Monitoring anesthesia and surgical patients
- Performing blood draws, IV catheter placement, radiographs, lab work, dental procedures and nursing care
- Managing hospitalized and critical care patients
- Educating pet parents and making sure they feel informed and supported
- Helping maintain inventory, treatment protocols, and medical standards
- Advocating for both patients and your team every single day
Benefits
- Competitive pay + benefits package starting day ONE of employment
- Continuing education (CE) allowance and license renewal fee's covered
- Generous pet discount
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive management that wants you to succeed
- Opportunities to grow your leadership skills
- A genuinely fun and team-focused environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
