Certified Veterinary Technician- Emergency

AAVMP; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pet perks

401k

Free CE

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency team. This full-time, day-shift role supports emergency veterinarians, assists with surgeries, and helps maintain smooth patient flow.

You will also educate clients, keep accurate medical records, and mentor teammates. Thrive U offers free CE, workshops, and advancement paths. Compensation is $25–$32 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and 401k.

Qualifications

• ER/urgent care veterinary experience required.
• Anesthesia experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of routine emergency procedures and critical care.
• Ability to document medical records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures and maintain patient flow.
• Obtain health history and maintain medical charts.
• Communicate with clients about pet health and treatments.
• Maintain clean, sterile treatment areas and labs.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

ER experience

Anesthesia experience

CPR knowledge

Medical records

Client communication

Education

CVT certification

CVT eligible

ER veterinary tech degree

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant- Emergency

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists

Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time-Day shift Opportunity-3-day work week

More than a word, care is present in everything you do, at Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists- Hoffman Estates, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists-Hoffman Estates is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support emergency veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Preferred: CVT, CVT eligible, CVT students; CVT not required
• Clinical background in ER or Urgent care veterinary medicine required
• Anesthesia experience is highly preferred
• A strong knowledge base of medical treatments including but not limited to; CRI setup/maintenance, NG tubes, central line placement, glucose curves, post-surgical care, oxygen-dependent patients, blocked cats, etc.
• A strong knowledge base of infectious diseases and systemic disorders is key.
• Accurately performs routine, in-house laboratory procedures, including the collection, preparation, and handling of all specimens according to hospital protocols.
• An up-to-date knowledge base of laboratory testing and the necessary samples needed for submission.
• Ability to articulate professional veterinary verbiage while maintaining a medical record.
• Exercise a high level of communication with clients and referral partners.
• Provide compassionate patient care.
• Understands basic emergency care including CPR.
• Has motivation and takes initiative to help teammates in any situation.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - Thrive U
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Compensation $25-32/hr
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet Perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k program
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $25-32 hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.