Overview
CVT Veterinary Technician/Surgical Technician Jobs in Libertyville, IL at Care Animal Hospital of Libertyville
Job description
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
Title: CVT Veterinary Technician/Surgical Technician
Company: Care Animal Hospital of Libertyville
Location: Libertyville, IL
