Veterinary Technician Specialist | Emergency and Critical Care | Varying Shifts | 4 Nine Hour Shifts Per Week | $35-45/hr for VTS Certified Hires | Full-Time, Benefits | Chicago, ILA
Veterinary Technician Specialist is a high-level 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.
To be considered for this position, you must have the following qualifications:
CVT/ RVT/ LVT, and
VTS- ECC (or pursuing a VTS in ECC).
Schedule and Compensation:- Varying shifts available
- Certified Veterinary Technician $25-35/hour
- Veterinary Technician Specialist $35-45/hour
Benefits:- 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!
Qualifications:- Current credentialed CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT required
- Specialty certification (VTS), or candidates working towards certification will be given the utmost consideration
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a high-volume ER/CCU environment
- Strong leadership skills required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and active listening skills
- The ability to think critically, work well under pressure, and troubleshoot with a certain level of autonomy in situations that require swift decisions.
- Outstanding communication skills to promote effective clinical training, client communication, and team building.
Responsibilities:- Obtain and record detailed patient histories, perform physical examinations and patient observations.
- Perform basic to advanced anesthesia.
- Obtain and prepare samples for advanced diagnostic testing.
- Advanced understanding of patient diagnostic results and the ability to collaborate with veterinarian on plans for the next steps of care.
- Demonstrates an ability and awareness to maintain a safe and clean work environment and hold others accountable to the same.
- Ensure that medicine is delivered in compliance with national, state, and local regulations.
- Demonstrate leadership that fosters a culture of learning and continuous development within the technician/nursing care team.
- Master detailed record keeping regarding patient history, condition, treatments, progress, and communications.
- The ability to provide sound guidance and feedback on all aspects of nursing care, including but not limited to protocols, pharmacology, restraint, etc.
- Advanced knowledge of pharmacology, including medication/treatment protocols, mechanism of action, drug calculations and dosing, safe handling/use/disposal of medications, side effects, contraindications with other medications.
- Exceptional patient advocacy.
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Chicago, Illinois
10482871
