Anesthesia Veterinary Technician Specialist

Premier Veterinary Group in Chicago, IL is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician Specialist to join our Anesthesia team.

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.

A Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) is a specialized 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. This role will involve working alongside and under the direction of a board-certified anesthesiologist in managing ASA I-V(E) cases, including the most critical patients in the hospital.

Responsibilities of a VTS may range to include working with a variety of anesthetic techniques, helping to develop anesthesia protocols, and managing adverse events.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a CVT / RVT / LVT
• Credentialed as a VTS in Anesthesia & Analgesia by AVTAA (or interested in pursuing)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and active listening skills
• The ability to think critically, work well under pressure, and manage problems with autonomy
• Outstanding communication skills to promote effective clinical training, client communication, and team building
• Strong leadership skills
• Interest in teaching and training technicians
• Works well in a dynamic team to promote a positive culture

Compensation :

$35-42 / hr based on experience and skill level.

Responsibilities :

• Generate anesthetic protocols in conjunction with the anesthesiologist
• Perform basic to advanced anesthesia and sedation, including the use of intravenous anesthetics and the performance of local and regional analgesic and anesthetic techniques
• Facilitate and be comfortable with basic and advanced CPR techniques
• Ability to work with and without direct supervision
• Be involved with the oversight of equipment maintenance, calibration, and repair
• Demonstrate exceptional patient advocacy
• Promote patient and personnel safety
• Foster a culture of learning and transparency
• Demonstrate leadership that fosters a culture of continuous development within the technician / nursing care team
• Assist in training staff members in various anesthetic skills
• Cross-train to assist in other areas of the hospital as needed
• Perform on-call duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits :

• Full-time benefits include service discounts, health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, flex spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance.
• We have a Veterinary Social Worker on staff who is available to employees and clients as needed.
• Tuition reimbursement and mentorship for AVTAA membership and VTS credentials

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually.

The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers.

Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet..

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