Veterinary Technician

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

We are seeking a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled medical care under veterinarian supervision and support hospital operations through team oversight.

• Key responsibilities** include delivering high-quality patient care across nursing, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and dentistry; mentoring and coaching team members; collaborating with leadership to optimize workflows; educating clients on treatment plans; managing inventory and equipment; and maintaining accurate medical documentation.


• Qualifications** required are graduation from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program, current state licensure, and a minimum of three years of experience with leadership or mentorship skills preferred. Proficiency in advanced technical skills such as anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, and radiology is essential. Excellent communication skills and composure in a fast-paced environment are necessary.


• Physical requirements** include the ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and work safely around animals and medical hazards.


• Support and benefits** include competitive pay ($23-$30/hr), sign-on and retention bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and access to a nationwide veterinary community.

Join a practice committed to clinical excellence and team growth, fostering a collaborative, supportive culture dedicated to delivering exceptional small animal care.