Certified Veterinary Technician

Lansing Animal Hospital; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + benefits package

CE allowance and license renewal fee's

Professional development opportunities

Supportive management

Leadership growth opportunities

Team-focused environment

Daily serotonin from adorable patients

Job summary

Lansing Animal Hospital in Illinois seeks an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to lead our technician team, advance patient care, and strengthen clinic culture.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll mentor peers, assist veterinarians with exams and surgery, monitor anesthesia, educate pet parents, and help maintain high medical standards.

Qualifications

• CVT with VTNE completed and active credentials.
• Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• Veterinary experience required.
• Leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the technician team during daily clinic operations.
• Collaborate with the practice manager to keep tech land running smoothly.
• Mentor and train newer technicians and assistants.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, surgery and treatment plans.
• Monitor anesthesia and surgical patients.
• Perform blood draws, IV catheter placement, radiographs, lab work, dental procedures and nursing care.
• Manage hospitalized and critical care patients.
• Educate pet parents and ensure they feel informed and supported.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Team coordination

Communication

Multitasking

Patient advocacy

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

VTNE completed

Accredited Veterinary Technician program

Job description

aka the perfect role for someone who’s obsessed with high-quality medicine, loves leading a team, and wants to make a real impact in veterinary care

We’re looking for an experiencedCertified Veterinary Technician to join our clinic and help take patient care, team leadership, and clinic culture to the next level. If you’re the type of person who can run a treatment floor, support your team, educate clients and still hype everyone up during a chaotic day… we want you

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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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
• You actually get to use your skills and grow them
• Supportive leadership that values your experience and ideas
• Team culture that’s collaborative, positive and drama-free
• Opportunity to work with advanced medicine and integrative therapies
• Fast-paced environment where every day is different
• Coworkers who genuinely care about pets, clients, and each other
• A clinic that believes veterinary technicians are essential, respected, and appreciated

What We’re Looking For:

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program
• VTNE completed and active credentials required
• Previous veterinary experience required
• Leadership or management experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy environment
• Passion for mentorship, teamwork, and patient advocacy
• 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

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay + benefits package starting day ONE of employment
• Continuing education (CE) allowance and license renewal fee's covered
• Professional development opportunities, that's right we want you to grow!
• Supportive management that wants you to succeed
• Opportunities to grow your leadership skills
• A genuinely fun and team-focused environment
• Daily serotonin from adorable patients