Veterinary Technician Specialist

Veterinary Technician Specialist | Emergency and Critical Care  | Varying Shifts | 4 Nine Hour Shifts Per Week | $35-45/hr for VTS Certified Hires | Full-Time, Benefits | Chicago, IL

A Veterinary Technician Specialist is a high-level veterinary technician practicing at the top of their certification in their chosen specialty. A VTS exhibits clinical excellence, independence and leadership in their specialty and department.

To be considered for this position, you must have the following qualifications: CVT/ RVT/ LVT, and VTS- ECC (or pursuing a VTS in ECC).

Schedule and Compensation:

• Varying shifts available
• Certified Veterinary Technician $25-35/hour
• Veterinary Technician Specialist $35-45/hour

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms
• Generous CE Allowance
• Professional development assistance
• Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing
• Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms
• Veterinary Social Worker on site!

• Current credentialed CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT required
• Specialty certification (VTS), or candidates working towards certification will be given the utmost consideration
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a high-volume ER/CCU environment
• Strong leadership skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and active listening skills
• The ability to think critically, work well under pressure, and troubleshoot with a certain level of autonomy in situations that require swift decisions.
• Outstanding communication skills to promote effective clinical training, client communication, and team building.

• Obtain and record detailed patient histories, perform physical examinations and patient observations.
• Perform basic to advanced anesthesia.
• Obtain and prepare samples for advanced diagnostic testing.
• Advanced understanding of patient diagnostic results and the ability to collaborate with veterinarian on plans for the next steps of care.
• Demonstrates an ability and awareness to maintain a safe and clean work environment and hold others accountable to the same.
• Ensure that medicine is delivered in compliance with national, state, and local regulations.
• Demonstrate leadership that fosters a culture of learning and continuous development within the technician/nursing care team.
• Master detailed record keeping regarding patient history, condition, treatments, progress, and communications.
• The ability to provide sound guidance and feedback on all aspects of nursing care, including but not limited to protocols, pharmacology, restraint, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of pharmacology, including medication/treatment protocols, mechanism of action, drug calculations and dosing, safe handling/use/disposal of medications, side effects, contraindications with other medications.
• Exceptional patient advocacy.