Certified Veterinary Technician, Surgery
Ethos Veterinary Health·Chicago, Illinois
Ethos Veterinary Health·Chicago, Illinois
As a Certified Veterinary Technician in the Surgery Department, you will be responsible for anesthesia monitoring, assisting during surgical procedures, and providing exceptional care to patients. You will also communicate effectively with clients and advocate for patient comfort and well-being.
Why Join Premier Veterinary Group, Chicago? At Premier Veterinary Group Chicago, you'll be part of a collaborative team that delivers exceptional emergency and specialty care using advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment. Work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians in a hospital that values mentorship, continuous learning, and practicing at the top of your license. We foster a supportive, team-first culture where every contribution is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community every day.
Deliver exceptional nursing care by advocating for your patients and providing compassionate support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Utilize your technical expertise to perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication calculations and administration, digital radiography, and patient preparation and recovery.
Monitor anesthesia for a wide range of advanced procedures, including endoscopy, CT imaging, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.
Assist surgeons throughout complex procedures, maintaining a sterile surgical field while supporting abdominal explores, cruciate repairs, fracture repairs, thoracotomies, laparoscopic surgeries, and arthroscopic procedures.
Partner closely with veterinarians during patient appointments by educating clients, answering questions, and ensuring a positive client experience from admission through discharge.
Apply sound clinical judgment while working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced specialty environment.
Maintain and troubleshoot specialized surgical equipment and instrumentation, ensuring everything needed for each procedure is prepared and readily available.
Collaborate with a highly skilled team to provide outstanding diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care while continually prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or an experienced veterinary nurse with at least 3 years of emergency or specialty experience, including advanced anesthesia monitoring for ASA 3–5 patients. (New graduates and current CVT students are encouraged to apply!)
A comprehensive understanding of anesthetic monitoring and a passion for providing exceptional care to surgical and critically ill patients.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
A collaborative approach to patient care and a commitment to building lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the veterinary community.
The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and positive while thriving in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
A compassionate attitude, sound clinical judgment, and a dedication to delivering the highest standard of patient care every day.
Premier Veterinary Group believes that all veterinarians, pets, and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief. We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor, and dignity toward our patients, clients, and colleagues.
Know Someone Amazing? If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great RVT, send them our way! Email Colleena.Maccarelli@ethosvet.com—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.
Candidates must be a Certified Veterinary Technician or have at least 3 years of experience in an emergency or specialty setting with advanced anesthesia knowledge. New graduates or current CVT students are also encouraged to apply.
Market context
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