Lead CVT: Autonomy in Surgery & Dentistry

Tender-Care-Animal-Hospital; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

CE allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tender Care Animal Hospital in Peoria, Illinois is seeking an experienced Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team and provide dedicated support for surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures.

You will work autonomously within a fast-paced, collaborative general practice, guiding clients through admissions and discharges while maintaining high standards of patient care and medical record accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good‑standing Illinois CVT certification.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, monitoring, anesthesia, surgery, and dental care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical and dental procedure schedules.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
• Assist in surgery and dental procedures (prophylaxis and radiography).
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients.
• Identify patient concerns and support efficient case management.
• Educate clients and build strong client relationships.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Monitoring

Anesthetic induction

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology safety

Medication calculations

Laboratory testing

Client education

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Illinois

Tools

Radiology equipment

In‑house diagnostics

Job description

Tender Care Animal Hospital in Peoria, Illinois is seeking an experienced Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team and provide dedicated support for surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures.

You will work autonomously within a fast-paced, collaborative general practice, guiding clients through admissions and discharges while maintaining high standards of patient care and medical record accuracy.