Senior Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) – Mentorship & Growth

Urban Veterinary Associates Westmont, Illinois, United States

About this position

 

Compensation: $28–33/hr depending on experience and credentials
Clear raises tied to skills, longevity, and leadership — not vague promises.


Urban Veterinary Associates (Westmont, IL) is looking for an experienced CVT who wants to be respected for their skills, supported by doctors, and given room to grow — without burning out.

This is an excellent role for a senior technician who enjoys mentoring others and wants a clear path into leadership, without being thrown into chaos.


What this role looks like day-to-day:

  • Utilizing your CVT skills fully — anesthesia, monitoring, procedures, client education 
  • Supporting and mentoring fellow technicians (with doctor & management backup) 
  • Having your input genuinely valued in patient care decisions 
  • Working in a practice that prioritizes medicine, communication, and team culture
     

What this role is not:

  • Not a “do everything, fix everything” role 
  • Not understaffed chaos 
  • Not management without support
     

Why techs stay with us:

  • Doctors who respect and rely on CVT judgment 
  • Protected lunch breaks and realistic schedules 
  • A team culture built on kindness, competence, and collaboration 
  • Opportunity to grow into a Lead CVT role if desired
     

Schedule & Benefits:

  • Full-time  
  • No corporate micromanagement 
  • Benefits discussed transparently during interviews
     

Interested but not actively job hunting?
We’re happy to have a confidential conversation.

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Salary Information

$28 - $33 Hourly Wage

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years as a CVT, valid License in Illinois