Certified Veterinary Technician- Cardiology

Ethos Veterinary Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier veterinary group in Chicago is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join their new Cardiology Department. The role involves assisting with patient care, client communications, and various veterinary procedures. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for an experienced technician looking to make a difference in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Pet service discounts

CE allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• CVT license or scheduled VTNE test day required.
• Ability to lift and restrain patients up to 50lbs.
• Fluent English skills required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client communication and patient management tasks.
• Perform procedures including echocardiograms and blood draws.
• Monitor and prepare patients for discharge.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Proactive Thinking

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license

Minimum of 2 years of technical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

EzyVet

Job description

Premier Veterinary Group in Chicago, IL is hiring a full-time CertifiedVeterinary Technician to join our New Cardiology Department team!

Benefits of Working at Premier Veterinary Group Chicago:
Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, pet service discounts, and a CE allowance. We also have a Veterinary Social Worker on staff available for employees and clients as needed.

Schedule and Compensation:

• Compensation is based on experience and skill level ($22-27/hr).

• Four 9-hour shift + on-call shifts

About the Job: As the Cardiology Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Assist with all client communications, including scheduling, prescription refills, obtaining patient histories, and post-visit communication.
• Restrain patients for various procedures. Echocardiograms, ECG’s, blood pressures, and temporary pacemaker implantation.
• Draw blood samples, place IVCs, obtain blood pressures, take diagnostic-quality thoracic radiographs, obtain ECGs, set up the patient for continuous ECG monitoring, prepare the patient for at-home Holter monitoring, and set up Constant Rate of Infusions for emergency patients.
• Run anesthesia for various procedures.
• Be familiar with the setup, use, and maintenance of the ultrasound unit.
• Ensure prompt and complete referring veterinarian communications, including record requests, inpatient summaries, diagnostic results, and discharge letters.
• Create and present accurate financial estimates based on veterinarian’s recommendations.
• Audit invoices daily to ensure charges are accurate and update owners with current charges
• Facilitate client visits for patients in the ICU
• Ensure patients are ready for discharge, including discharge letters, medications (to go home/returned to stock), and belongings collected.
• Assist inpatient nurses with treatments, patient husbandry, and diagnostics.
• Assist the veterinarian with patient examinations and diagnostics.
• Set up for thoracocentesis or pericardiocentesis for the DVM to perform.
• Set up and perform procedures such as abdominocentesis.
• Monitor external laboratory samples from submission to completed results.
• Monitor worklist and diagnostic tab in EzyVet.
• Review and streamline inpatient treatment sheets as directed by the veterinarian.

About You:
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Proactive thinking to anticipate the needs of the patients and team.
• Willingness to be flexible and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and a commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community is required.
• Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in stressful situations.

Education, License, Qualifications, and Job Requirements:

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license, or scheduled VTNE test day,required
• Minimum of 2 years of technical experience
• Ability to stand continuously up to 10 hours a day
• Ability to lift and restrain patients up to 50lbs
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Consistently demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Demonstrates time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work
• Demonstrates excellent follow-through and attention to detail
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adjust to a changing environment

Ethos Veterinary Healthis at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Healthoffers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado,Ethos Veterinary Healthprovides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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