Certified Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

Certified Veterinary Technician,Anesthesia

Location:

Chicago, IL
Schedule: Full Time | 1st shift | 4 Nine Hour Shifts Per Week | On Call Requirements
Compensation: $25-35/hr for CVTs | $35-45/hr for VTS

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.

• Administer and monitor anesthesia for specialty and emergency patients, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care.
• Provide exceptional nursing care for hospitalized patients throughout their treatment and recovery.
• Assist surgeons and veterinarians with patient admissions, procedures, and discharges.
• Closely monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia, responding promptly to changes in patient status.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates with the veterinary team.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient care and a seamless client experience.
• Utilize your strong attention to detail and organizational skills in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture while continuously expanding your clinical knowledge and technical skills through ongoing learning and development.

• CVT/LVT/RVT - Veterinary Technician credentialing is required for this role
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in veterinary anesthesia
• Accuracy in calculating and delivering anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
• Proficiency in record keeping related to medical procedures including daily treatments administered, patient status, procedures completed, supplies used, and anesthetic records
• Understanding and review of medical records pertinent to patient care
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required.
• Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in stressful situations.

• 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!

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.

Our Chicago hospital is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout Chicago’s North Side and the surrounding suburbs, including:

• Irving Park
• Avondale
• North Center
• Roscoe Village
• Albany Park
• Logan Square
• Lakeview
• Lincoln…