
Certified Veterinary Technician
- Chicago, IL
- $23.00-32.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Solid technical skills and anesthesia knowledge base, sound judgment, and the ability to function both independently and with a team are required.
- Venipuncture; IV catheter placement; medication calculations and administration; digital radiography; patient prep and recovery; anesthesia monitoring for a variety of anesthetized procedures including endoscopy, CT, soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic surgeries and laparoscopic procedures.
- Assisting doctors during patient appointments, providing outstanding client communication and education.
- Performing sterile scrub and assist doctors throughout surgical procedures including abdominal explores, cruciate repairs, fracture repairs, thoracotomies, and both laparoscopic and arthroscopic surgeries.
- Advocating for the patient, providing exceptional comfort, diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care to all patients.
- Knowledge of the equipment and materials used and their availability and applications.
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a must.
- Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required.
- The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and a commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community is required.
- Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in stressful situations.
- CVT or experienced nurse with a minimum of 3 years in emergency or specialty setting with advanced anesthesia experience (ASA 3-5)
- New graduates or current CVT students are welcome to apply
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