Veterinary Technician, Emergency and Critical Care
Location: Chicago, IL
Schedule: Full Time | Thursday, Friday and Saturday | 8am-8pm
Compensation: $25-35/hr for Certified Veterinary Technicians | $35-45/hr for VTS Credentialed Team Members
Why Join Premier Veterinary Group, Chicago?
At Premier Veterinary Group Chicago, you'll be part of a collaborative team that delivers exceptional emergency and specialty care using advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment. Work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians in a hospital that values mentorship, continuous learning, and practicing at the top of your license. We foster a supportive, team-first culture where every contribution is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community every day.
In Your Day-To-Day, You Will:
Triage and take complete histories on incoming patients
Assisting with managing the flow between clients and patients
Execute treatment plans correctly and use of hospital information system and digital treatment sheets
Provide excellent nursing care efficiently and accurately
Proper handling, completion of paperwork, and submission of all laboratory samples.
Produce quality digital radiographs safely and efficiently.
Assisting the DVMs and other members of the medical teams in procedures and treatments
Anesthetizing, maintaining, monitoring and recovering patients perioperatively. Must be proficient in drug and CRI calculations.
What You Bring: Proper animal restraint
Peripheral catheter placement and properly securing them
Venipuncture
Knowledge of various routes of drug administration
Calculation and administration of fluids and medications
Aseptic surgical area preparation
Work well under pressure and during high levels of strss
Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask
Strong computer skills and ability to problem solve
Exhibit compassion and empathy towards clients, referral partner hospitals, and team members
Flexible working hours
Out-going personality and works well individually and in a team setting
Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages is a plus
Educational Requirements: High School education or equivalent
2 years of related job experience
Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician
Perks & Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
Employee Assistance Program
Uniforms
Generous CE Allowance
Professional development assistance
Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing
Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms
Veterinary Social Worker on site!
Premier Veterinary Group believes that all veterinarians, pets, and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief. We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor, and dignity toward our patients, clients, and colleagues.
Surrounding Areas
Our Chicago hospital is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout Chicago's North Side and the surrounding suburbs, including:
Irving Park
Avondale
North Center
Roscoe Village
Albany Park
Logan Square
Lakeview
Lincoln Square
Ravenswood
Bucktown
Wicker Park
Portage Park
Jefferson Park
Old Irving Park
Belmont Cragin
North Park
Edgebrook
Lincoln Park
Andersonville
Edgewater
Skokie
Norridge
Harwood Heights
Park Ridge
Morton Grove
Evanston
Northfield
Northbrook
About Ethos Veterinary Health
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