Certified Veterinary Technician-Surgery Lead

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists- Hoffman Estates; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to lead the surgical team. This role involves overseeing anesthesia monitoring, preparing surgical suites, and ensuring patient comfort post-surgery. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for animal care. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and provides comprehensive benefits, including competitive compensation and unique perks for pet lovers. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of pets and their families in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Health benefits (vision, dental, life insurance)

Annual CE Stipend

401k with employer match

Annual Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks fully paid)

Purr-ental Leave (3-day leave for adopted pets)

Pet Perks (discounts for pets)

Backup childcare, elder care, personal care services

Advanced career path opportunities

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician-CVT required with prior specialty anesthesia experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead team members and foster a culture of collaboration within the veterinary department.
• Manage scheduling and ensure coverage for the veterinary department.

Skills

Veterinary Technician Certification

Anesthesia Monitoring

Aseptic Techniques

Patient Communication

Leadership in Veterinary Setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in veterinary science or related field

3-5 years of experience in the veterinary field

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician-Surgery Lead

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists

Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time

At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, we provide emergency, specialty, and critical care for dogs and cats in Hoffman Estates and the greater Chicago area. Located on Higgins Road, we support all the pets in Hoffman Estates, Chicago, and surrounding communities. Our 25,000 square foot multi-specialty, 24/7 emergency facility provides streamlined, advanced care services for patients' critical and specialty care needs. Designed with an open floor plan and equipped with innovative technology, Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Hoffman Estates promotes collaboration and best-in-class care.

Our level of care is maintained by the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and highly trained staff.

Required:

• Certified Veterinary Technician-CVT

Ideal Candidates:

• Must have prior specialty anesthesia experience
• Be able to prepare the surgical suite for a surgical procedure.
• Be familiar with proper aseptic techniques in the surgical suite.
• Monitoring and maintaining anesthesia in surgical patients
• Monitoring the patient after it has been extubated, taking post-op temperatures, and heart rate, and ensuring the patient is comfortable and pain-free.
• Assist with pack prep and instrument sterilization.
• Assist with pre-surgical diagnostics
• Obtain thorough patient histories
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Leadership experience in a specialty surgery role-preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead by example, embodying the principles of servant leadership to support and empower team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, empathy, and shared responsibility within the veterinary department.
• Task Management: Maintain comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly checklists to organize and streamline departmental tasks.
• Monitor task completion, taking proactive responsibility for ensuring all departmental responsibilities are fulfilled promptly and accurately.
• Scheduling and On-Call: Take charge of scheduling for the veterinary department, ensuring adequate coverage and orchestrating replacements in the case of call-offs.
• Act as the secondary point of contact for callouts, managing replacements, and ensuring continuity of care.
• Ensure coverage of on-call shifts for the veterinary department, if applicable.
• Performance Reviews: Conduct monthly check-ins with each member of the department to assess individual performance, provide feedback, and address concerns.
• Collaborate with the technician managers for weekly check-ins, 90-day reviews, semi-annual performance evaluations and annual performance evaluations.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment through regular team support on the floor.
• Facilitate peer reviews, encouraging open communication and constructive feedback among team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in veterinary science/related field or equivalent 3-5 years of experience in the veterinary field.
• Proven leadership experience or demonstrated leadership qualities in a veterinary setting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Hoffman Estates is part of Thrive Pet Healthcare and is proud to offer industry-leading support for our Staff:

• Competitive compensation $32-37/hr-DOE
• Health benefits (vision, dental, and life insurance too)
• Annual CE Stipend
• 401k w/employer match
• Annual Paid Time Off
• Additional family & furry care support options, including veterinary care discounts.

Every Thrive Healthcare member receives:

• Paid Parental Leave- 8 weeks fully paid
• Purr-ental Leave- A 3-day leave to acclimate a shelter-adopted pet into your household
• Pet Perks- Discounts for up to five of your pets
• Carrot- Women’s Health
• Bright Horizons- backup childcare, elder care, personal care
• Advanced career path opportunities

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.