Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (Westmont)

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 , were more than a hospitalwere a community built on trust, growth, and wholehearted care. Were 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, youll 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 inventoryworking 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 valuesuplifting 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 gossipsupport 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, youll find:

? A team that truly cares for one another
? Leadership that values transparency, trust, and personal growth
? A culture where wellness is a prioritynot 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 inspirewhile making a meaningful impact on pets, clients, and teammates every day.

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