Certified Veterinary Technician-Surgery Lead
Description
Certified Veterinary Technician-Surgery Lead
Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists
Hoffman Estates, IL
Full-time
At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, we provide emergency, specialty, and critical care for dogs and cats in Hoffman Estates and the greater Chicago area. Located on Higgins Road, we are conveniently located to support all the pets in Hoffman Estates, Chicago, and surrounding communities. Our 25,000 square foot multi-specialty, 24/7 emergency facility provides streamlined, advanced care services for patients' critical and specialty care needs. Designed with an open floor plan and equipped with innovative technology, Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Hoffman Estates promotes collaboration and best-in-class care.
Our level of care is maintained by the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and highly trained staff.
More about the area:
Step outside the hospital doors and enjoy a scenic walk along Poplar Creek Trail located in Show Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve. Play a few holes on the way to work at the Hilldale Golf Club, less than 2 miles away. Want to unwind after a shift? Catch a movie at the nearby AMC or visit one of several popular nearby eateries with coworkers and family. This area is full of nice neighborhoods and high-quality public schools.
Required:
- Certified Veterinary Technician-CVT
Ideal Candidates:
- Must have prior specialty anesthesia experience
- Be able to prepare the surgical suite for a surgical procedure.
- Be familiar with proper aseptic techniques in the surgical suite.
- Monitoring and maintaining anesthesia in surgical patients
- Monitoring the patient after it has been extubated, taking post-op temperatures, and heart rate, and making sure the patient is comfortable and pain-free.
- Assist with pack prep and instrument sterilization.
- Assist with pre-surgical diagnostics
- Obtain thorough patient histories
- Communicate effectively with clients
- Leadership experience in a specialty surgery role required-2+ years
- Interview Participation:
- Play an active role in the hiring process by sitting in on interviews with potential candidates within the department.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership:
- Lead by example, embodying the principles of servant leadership to support and empower team members.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, empathy, and shared responsibility within the veterinary department.
- Task Management:
- Maintain comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly checklists to organize and streamline departmental tasks.
- Monitor task completion, taking, proactive responsibility for ensuring all departmental responsibilities are fulfilled promptly and accurately.
- Scheduling and On-Call:
- Take charge of scheduling for the veterinary department, ensuring adequate coverage and orchestrating replacements in the case of call-offs.
- Act as the secondary point of contact for callouts, when in hospital and on the clock, managing replacements, and ensuring continuity of care.
- Ensure coverage of on-call shifts for the veterinary department, if applicable.
- Performance Reviews:
- Conduct monthly check-ins with each member of the department to assess individual performance, provide feedback, and address concerns.
- Collaborate with the technician managers for weekly check-ins, 90-day reviews, semi-annual performance evaluations and annual performance evaluations.
- Team Collaboration:
- Foster a collaborative environment through regular team support on the floor.
- Facilitate peer reviews, encouraging open communication and constructive feedback among team members.
Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in veterinary science/ related field or equivalent 3-5 years of experience in the veterinary field.
- Proven leadership experience or demonstrated leadership qualities in a veterinary setting.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Hoffman Estates is part of Thrive Pet Healthcare and is proud to offer industry-leading support for our Staff:
- Competitive compensation $32-37/hr-DOE
- Health benefits (vision, dental, and life insurance too)
- Annual CE Stipend
- 401k w/employer match
- Annual Paid Time Off
- Additional family & furry care support options, including veterinary care discounts. · Check out our INDUSTRY leading benefits!!
Every Thrive Healthcare member receives:
- Paid Parental Leave- 8 weeks fully paid
- Purr-ental Leave- A 3-day leave to acclimate a shelter-adopted pet into your household
- Pet Perks- Discounts for up to five of your pets
- Carrot- Womens Health
- Bright Horizons- backup childcare, elder care, personal care
- Advanced career path opportunities
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.