Certified Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician,Surgery/Anesthesia
Location; Premier Veterinary Group
- Chicago, IL
Schedule: Full Time | 1st shift |4 Nine Hour Shifts Per Week
Compensation: $25-32/hr for CVTs | $35-45/hr for VTS

Why Join Premier Veterinary Group, Chicago?

At Premier Veterinary Group Chicago
, you’ll join a collaborative team delivering exceptional emergency and specialty care using advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced clinicians in a hospital that values mentorship, continuous learning, and empowering team members to practice at the top of their license.

This position offers a unique opportunity to support patients throughout the full surgical experience—from assisting with appointments and client education to providing advanced anesthesia support during procedures. We foster a supportive, team-first culture where every contribution is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and your work makes a meaningful difference for pets, their families, and the veterinary community.

• Support the Surgery department by coordinating and running patient appointments, including obtaining medical histories, assisting with patient assessments, reviewing treatment plans, and preparing patients and clients for upcoming procedures.
• Partner closely with surgeons and the anesthesiologist during consultations, admissions, and discharges while providing clients with clear education, compassionate support, and timely updates.
• Prepare individualized anesthetic protocols and accurately calculate and administer anesthetic medications, fluids, and continuous-rate infusions.
• Induce, maintain, and closely monitor anesthesia for a variety of advanced procedures, including soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, endoscopy, CT imaging, and minimally invasive laparoscopic and arthroscopic procedures.
• Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia, quickly recognizing and responding to changes in patient status.
• Provide exceptional nursing care throughout the surgical process, with a continued focus on patient safety, comfort, pain management, and recovery.
• Perform advanced technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, digital radiography, surgical preparation, and anesthetic recovery.
• Assist surgeons during complex procedures while maintaining sterile technique and ensuring all necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are prepared and readily available.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical documentation, including anesthetic records, treatments administered, patient status, procedures performed, and supplies used.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized surgical and anesthesia equipment and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with surgeons, veterinarians, technicians, and support team members to promote efficient patient flow and a seamless experience from consultation through discharge.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture while continuing to strengthen your clinical knowledge and technical skills through ongoing learning and professional development.

• Current CVT, LVT, or RVT credentialing is required for this position.
• At least two years of veterinary anesthesia experience
  , preferably within an emergency, specialty, or surgical environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of anesthetic protocols, advanced patient monitoring, pain management, and recovery.
• Experience monitoring higher-risk patients, including ASA classifications 3–5, is strongly preferred.
• Accuracy in calculating and administering anesthetic agents, medications, fluids, and continuous-rate infusions.
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to…