Certified Veterinary Technician

Boughton-Square-Animal-Clinic; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One benefits

CE allowance and license renewal reimb

Career growth opportunities

Leadership development support

Collaborative team environment

Daily serotonin from adorable patients

Job summary

Boughton Animal Clinic in Bolingbrook, Illinois is seeking an experienced Lead CVT to elevate patient care, lead the technician team, and mentor teammates while maintaining clinic culture. This is a leadership role focused on advanced patient care, training, and collaboration with veterinarians.

Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, assisting with exams, diagnostics, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and hospital care; educating clients; and helping develop efficient workflows

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) with active credentials and VTNE completion.
• Graduate of an accredited veterinary technician program.
• Previous veterinary technician experience required.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for mentorship, teamwork, and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the technician team during daily hospital operations.
• Partner with Practice Manager to keep the treatment area running efficiently.
• Mentor and train veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Help create efficient workflows and foster a positive team culture.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, surgery, and treatment plans.
• Monitor anesthesia and surgical patients.

Skills

CVT certification

Veterinary experience

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Graduated from accredited veterinary technician program

VTNE passed

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiography

Dental procedures

Job description

AKA the perfect role for someone who's passionate about high-quality medicine, loves leading a team, and wants to make a real impact in veterinary care!

Boughton Animal Clinic in Bolingbrook, Illinois is looking for an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team and help elevate patient care, team leadership, and clinic culture. If you're the kind of person who can confidently lead a treatment floor, mentor teammates, educate clients, and keep everyone motivated through even the busiest days—we'd love to meet you!

This isn't your average technician role. As our Lead CVT, you'll play a key role in advanced patient care, leadership, training, surgery, client communication, and ensuring our hospital continues to provide exceptional veterinary medicine every day.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and supporting the technician team throughout daily hospital operations
• Partnering with the Practice Manager to keep the treatment area running efficiently
• Mentoring and training veterinary technicians and assistants
• Helping create efficient workflows while fostering a positive team culture
• Assisting veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, surgery, and treatment plans
• Monitoring anesthesia and surgical patients
• Performing blood draws, IV catheter placement, radiographs, laboratory diagnostics, dental procedures, and nursing care
• Managing hospitalized and critical care patients
• Educating pet parents so they feel informed and supported throughout their pet's care
• Assisting with inventory management, treatment protocols, and maintaining medical standards
• Advocating for both patients and your team every single day

Why You'll Love Working at Boughton Animal Clinic:

• You'll get to fully utilize your technical skills while continuing to grow professionally
• Supportive leadership that values your experience, ideas, and contributions
• A collaborative, positive, and team-focused culture
• Opportunities to practice high-quality medicine and continue expanding your skills
• A fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
• Coworkers who genuinely care about their patients, clients, and one another
• A hospital that recognizes veterinary technicians as essential members of the healthcare team
• Daily serotonin from adorable patients

What We're Looking For:

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program
• Active CVT credentials and successful completion of the VTNE
• Previous veterinary technician experience required
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for mentorship, teamwork, and patient advocacy
• Experience or interest in surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, rehabilitation, acupuncture, or laser therapy is a plus
• Love mentoring and coaching newer team members
• Thrive in busy, fast-paced environments
• Balance leadership with compassion
• Bring positive energy—even on the craziest days
• Are passionate about gold-standard patient care and exceptional medicine

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits beginning on Day One
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and professional license renewal reimbursement
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Supportive leadership invested in your success
• Opportunities to continue developing your leadership skills
• A genuinely fun, collaborative, and supportive team environment
• Daily serotonin from adorable patients

If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your skills, experience, and voice truly matter, we'd love to meet you!