After-Hours Emergency Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts

Job summary

St. Charles Veterinary Clinic is seeking an After-Hours Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our 24-hour facility. This part-time position offers weekend, overnight, and holiday shifts with a strong benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

You will perform triage, IV catheterization, anesthesia monitoring, radiographs, and other critical tasks alongside a dedicated after-hours team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician; emergency, urgent care, or after-hours experience is a plus.
• Licensure welcomed but not required.
• Availability for weekends, overnights, and holidays.
• Strong multitasking and teamwork in fast-paced settings.
• Clear, compassionate client communication under stress.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergency and walk-in patients and prioritize care.
• Care for hospitalized patients, including treatments, injections, and monitoring.
• Perform venipuncture/phlebotomy and run in-house lab work.
• Place IV catheters and administer fluids and medications as directed.
• Take radiographs and assist with anesthesia.
• Answer phone calls and help pet owners decide on next steps.
• Check patients in/out, review estimates, and discuss discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with the after-hours team to keep patients moving and clients informed.

Skills

Emergency Vet Tech

Triage

IV Catheters

Radiographs

Anesthesia Monitoring

Client Communication

Job description

St. Charles Veterinary Clinic is seeking an After-Hours Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our 24-hour facility. This part-time position offers weekend, overnight, and holiday shifts with a strong benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

You will perform triage, IV catheterization, anesthesia monitoring, radiographs, and other critical tasks alongside a dedicated after-hours team.