Cvt Veterinary Technician/Surgical Technician

Care animal hospital of Libertyville is a 4 doctor practice that sees small animal and avian/exotic pets. We are seeking a lead technician to run our technician team. Duties include:

Clinical duties:

• Assist veterinarian with routine, diagnostic and emergency medical and surgical procedures. Perform anesthesia, pre/post op care, and euthanasia as directed.
• Manage critical care and treatment plans for hospitalized and resident animals.
• Safely transport and restrain animals of various species.
• Oversee appropriate handling, storage and disposal of controlled substances, materials, and biological waste.

• Communicate with other animal care teams to schedule and coordinate exams, procedures, and treatments.

Laboratory duties:

• Collect samples and run diagnostics tests on a wide variety of species, including inhouse testing and storage, as well as shipping samples to diagnostics laboratories. Coordinate annual routine sampling schedules requests and submission.
• Create and ensure compliance with laboratory protocols providing training and review for veterinary technicians and staff as needed.

Facilities management duties:

• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of the veterinary facilities.
• Manage and oversee the hospital pharmacy inventory, controlled substances, and medical and surgical supplies.
• Maintain quality control, calibration, routine maintenance schedules and any necessary repairs for all laboratory, diagnostic, anesthetic and surgical equipment.
• Ensure purchase are made within set budget limits and in accordance with procurement laws, practices, and ethics. Maintain accurate records, receipts, and appropriate paperwork for procurement, warrants and maintenance.
• Manage licensing, inspections, certifications and permits as required for hospital facility and equipment.
• Coordinate the radiation safety program and annual training.
• Develop and implement hospital protocols and standard operations procedures.

Supervisory and leadership duties:

• Coordinate schedules, duties and daily tasks of all veterinary technicians/assistants, ensuring hospital and treatment needs are covered with the facilities.
• Provide skills training and review as needed to ensure high standards of animal care, accuracy and quality control, health and safety. Provide development and coaching opportunities and maintain a positive and respectful workplace. Exercise general supervision of other veterinary technicians / assistants including recruitment training, performance management.
• Collaborate with Veterinarian and HR on personnel actions when necessary.
• Monitor the veterinary team’s effectiveness and efficiency, recommend and implement changes as appropriate.

Professional Collaboration:

• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with outside vendors, suppliers, and laboratories.
• Participate in leadership programs, professional organizations and conferences.

Bonus:

• Paid holidays
• work/life balance
• PTO
• Profit sharing
• Health insurance

This position requires open availability, including some Saturdays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour