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Lead Certified Veterinary TechnicianUrban Veterinary Associates • Westmont, Illinois, United States, 60559
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Lead Certified Veterinary Technician

Lead Certified Veterinary Technician

Urban Veterinary Associates • Westmont, Illinois, United States, 60559
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Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Urban Veterinary Associates | Where Compassion, Growth & Team Wellness Lead the Way

Reports To : Practice Manager

Status : Hourly, Non-Exempt

At Urban Veterinary Associates , we’re more than a hospital—we’re a community built on trust, growth, and wholehearted care. We’re searching for a Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) who is skilled, supportive, proactive, and excited to uplift both patients and people.

If you're a natural mentor, calm in a crisis, passionate about medical excellence, and energized by teamwork, this might be your next great adventure.

Our Core Values (Your Everyday Compass)

  • We Proactively Free Solo — You take initiative, anticipate needs, and step up confidently.
  • We LIVE Perpetual Improvement — You crave learning, evolving, and elevating your craft.
  • Our Reputation Promotes Trust — You uphold impeccable standards and professionalism.
  • We Support Team Wellness — You champion positivity, fairness, and a supportive culture.

If these values describe you, you’ll thrive here.

Position Overview

The Lead CVT performs all duties of a Certified Veterinary Technician plus additional supervisory and leadership responsibilities. You will support doctors in delivering exceptional medical care, guide and mentor the technical team, maintain hospital standards, and help create a smooth daily workflow.

This role is designed for a compassionate technician who leads by example and believes in building a culture of trust, wellness, and continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

As a Lead CVT , you'll help champion teamwork and smooth operations. Responsibilities include :

  • Covering shifts or rearranging schedules when team absences occur
  • Managing back-staff schedules, PTO, and vacation requests
  • Attending doctor or management meetings as needed
  • Demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Applying critical thinking to workflow, staffing, and medical processes
  • Monitoring, ordering, and managing inventory—working side-by-side with the Inventory Manager to prevent stockouts and avoid overstocking.
  • Reconciling and maintaining Controlled Substance Logs
  • Training, supervising, and supporting team members in technical and client-service duties
  • Providing feedback, recommending personnel actions, and assisting with performance evaluations
  • Ensuring all staff obtain their required CE credits each year by monitoring progress, providing reminders, and supporting access to appropriate educational resources.
  • Modeling fairness, unbiased decision-making, and emotional intelligence
  • Mediating interpersonal concerns within the technical staff
  • Ensuring OSHA, DEA, and regulatory compliance
  • Monitoring hospital safety, equipment maintenance, and radiology safety
  • Ensuring monitoring and surgical equipment is functioning and properly maintained
  • Supporting workplace wellness by uplifting others and offering help proactively
  • These leadership responsibilities should align with our core values—uplifting the team, reinforcing trust, and building an environment where everyone thrives.

    CVT Technical Responsibilities

    As a Lead CVT, you will also perform the full spectrum of licensed technician duties, including but not limited to :

    Client & Patient Care

  • Admitting and discharging patients for outpatient and inpatient procedures
  • Filling prescriptions, taking vitals, and preparing vaccines
  • Providing clear, compassionate client education and written discharge instructions
  • Discussing treatment plans and financial estimates professionally and confidently
  • Emergency & Critical Care

  • Performing emergency triage : hemorrhage control, oxygen support, CPR, airway management
  • Monitoring ICU patients, administering treatments, placing catheters & calculating drug dosages
  • Diagnostics & Laboratory Duties

  • Collecting blood, urine (including cystocentesis), fecal, cytology, and other samples
  • Running in-house diagnostics and preparing samples for outside labs
  • Understanding proper radiographic positioning and safe radiation practices
  • Anesthesia & Surgery

  • Inducing, monitoring, and recovering patients under anesthesia
  • Assessing anesthetic risk and communicating with the DVM
  • Assisting with surgical procedures, instrument care, sterilization & autoclave usage
  • Maintaining surgical suite cleanliness, crash cart readiness, and inventory
  • Dentistry

  • Performing dental cleanings, charting, and taking intraoral radiographs
  • Maintaining dental equipment and ensuring safe / appropriate use
  • Medical Records & Client Communication

  • Maintaining accurate, thorough, and professional medical records
  • Documenting all treatments, communications, recommendations, and declines
  • Using hospital software for reporting, scheduling, and document preparation
  • Maintaining confidentiality, compassion, and professionalism always
  • Hospital Cleanliness & Safety

  • Ensuring exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgery are clean, orderly and properly stocked
  • Monitoring biohazard protocols, MSDS documentation, and safety equipment
  • Keeping all staff informed of potential safety concerns or needed repairs
  • Professional Growth Expectations

  • Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with team members
  • Seek continuing education opportunities in both technical and leadership skills
  • Avoid gossip—support a culture of respect and wellness
  • Maintain active licensure and professional memberships
  • Stay updated on industry trends, advancements, and best practices
  • Compensation & Benefits

    Pay Range : $28 – $33 per hour , based on experience, credentials, and leadership capability

    Benefits Include :

  • Paid Time Off, Sick Pay & Birthday Pay
  • Holiday Pay (all major federal holidays)
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Continuing Education Allowance
  • Uniform Allowance
  • 401(k) after 6 months of consecutive employment
  • Why Urban Veterinary Associates?

    At Urban Vet, you’ll find :

  • ? A team that truly cares for one another
  • ? Leadership that values transparency, trust, and personal growth
  • ? A culture where wellness is a priority—not an afterthought
  • ? Opportunities for advancement, CE, and leadership development
  • ? A chance to influence and elevate the entire technical team
  • This role is perfect for someone who wants to grow, lead, and inspire—while making a meaningful impact on pets, clients, and teammates every day.

    Job Requirement

  • Must hold a valid CVT License
  • Arrives ready, on time, and professionally presented
  • Loves working with animals—even when they’re scared, painful, or stressed
  • Remains calm, efficient, and composed during emergencies
  • Mature, strong communicator, and well-spoken
  • Works collaboratively with all hospital team members
  • Excellent client communication and education skills
  • Able to lift animals over 40 lbs with assistance and perform physically demanding tasks
  • Comfortable working around odors, noise, bodily fluids, and potential zoonotic risks
  • Ready to Join a Team That Values Heart, Growth & Courage?

    We’d love to hear from you!  Urban Veterinary Associates is committed to creating an empowered, supportive workplace—and we can’t wait to see what you bring to our team.

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