Lead Certified Veterinary Technician

Urban Veterinary Associates•Westmont, IL

13d•$28 - $33

About The Position

At Urban Veterinary Associates, we’re more than a hospital—we’re a community built on trust, growth, and wholehearted care. We’re searching for a Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) who is skilled, supportive, proactive, and excited to uplift both patients and people. If you're a natural mentor, calm in a crisis, passionate about medical excellence, and energized by teamwork, this might be your next great adventure. The Lead CVT performs all duties of a Certified Veterinary Technician plus additional supervisory and leadership responsibilities. You will support doctors in delivering exceptional medical care, guide and mentor the technical team, maintain hospital standards, and help create a smooth daily workflow. This role is designed for a compassionate technician who leads by example and believes in building a culture of trust, wellness, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Must hold a valid CVT License
Must have MINUMIM of 3 years experience actively working as a CVT
Arrives ready, on time, and professionally presented
Loves working with animals—even when they’re scared, painful, or stressed
Remains calm, efficient, and composed during emergencies
Mature, strong communicator, and well-spoken
Works collaboratively with all hospital team members
Excellent client communication and education skills
Able to lift animals over 40 lbs with assistance and perform physically demanding tasks
Comfortable working around odors, noise, bodily fluids, and potential zoonotic risks

Responsibilities

Covering the floor or rooms when team absences occur
Managing back-staff schedules, PTO, and vacation requests
Attending doctor or management meetings as needed
Demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Applying critical thinking to workflow, staffing, and medical processes
Monitoring, ordering, and managing inventory—working side-by-side with the Inventory Manager to prevent stockouts and avoid overstocking.
Reconciling and maintaining Controlled Substance Logs
Training, supervising, and supporting team members in technical and client-service duties
Providing feedback, recommending personnel actions, and assisting with performance evaluations
Ensuring all staff obtain their required CE credits each year by monitoring progress, providing reminders, and supporting access to appropriate educational resources.
Modeling fairness, unbiased decision-making, and emotional intelligence
Mediating interpersonal concerns within the technical staff
Ensuring OSHA, DEA, and regulatory compliance
Monitoring hospital safety, equipment maintenance, and radiology safety
Ensuring monitoring and surgical equipment is functioning and properly maintained
Supporting workplace wellness by uplifting others and offering help proactively
Admitting and discharging patients for outpatient and inpatient procedures
Filling prescriptions, taking vitals, and preparing vaccines
Providing clear, compassionate client education and written discharge instructions
Discussing treatment plans and financial estimates professionally and confidently
Performing emergency triage: hemorrhage control, oxygen support, CPR, airway management
Monitoring ICU patients, administering treatments, placing catheters & calculating drug dosages
Collecting blood, urine (including cystocentesis), fecal, cytology, and other samples
Running in-house diagnostics and preparing samples for outside labs
Understanding proper radiographic positioning and safe radiation practices
Inducing, monitoring, and recovering patients under anesthesia
Assessing anesthetic risk and communicating with the DVM
Assisting with surgical procedures, instrument care, sterilization & autoclave usage
Maintaining surgical suite cleanliness, crash cart readiness, and inventory
Performing dental cleanings, charting, and taking intraoral radiographs
Maintaining dental equipment and ensuring safe/appropriate use
Maintaining accurate, thorough, and professional medical records
Documenting all treatments, communications, recommendations, and declines
Using hospital software for reporting, scheduling, and document preparation
Maintaining confidentiality, compassion, and professionalism always
Ensuring exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgery are clean, orderly and properly stocked
Monitoring biohazard protocols, MSDS documentation, and safety equipment
Keeping all staff informed of potential safety concerns or needed repairs
Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with team members
Seek continuing education opportunities in both technical and leadership skills
Avoid gossip—support a culture of respect and wellness
Maintain active licensure and professional memberships
Stay updated on industry trends, advancements, and best practices