Lead Credentialed Vet Tech: Anesthesia, Surgery & Mentorship

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician role overseeing skilled medical care under veterinarian supervision and coordinating hospital operations through team oversight.

Responsibilities include nursing, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, dentistry, mentoring staff, improving workflows, client education, inventory management, and documentation. Requires AVMA-accredited program graduate and state licensure, plus 3+ years leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program.
• Current state licensure to practice veterinary nursing.
• Minimum of three years' experience with leadership or mentorship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care across nursing, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and dentistry.
• Mentor and coach team members.
• Collaborate with leadership to optimize workflows.
• Educate clients on treatment plans.
• Manage inventory and equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Radiology

Communication

Composure under pressure

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program

Current state licensure

Job description

Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician role overseeing skilled medical care under veterinarian supervision and coordinating hospital operations through team oversight.

Responsibilities include nursing, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, dentistry, mentoring staff, improving workflows, client education, inventory management, and documentation. Requires AVMA-accredited program graduate and state licensure, plus 3+ years leadership experience.