Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off (including sick time)

Generous CE Allowance

Professional development assistance

Overnight shift differential

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Mundelein, IL is seeking a Veterinary Technician for Emergency & Critical Care. This full-time role requires 36+ hours weekly with 12-hour or 9-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.

Compensation ranges from $22 to $30 per hour, with overnight differentials of $5 per hour, and a focus on compassionate care for hospitalized patients. The position emphasizes teamwork, strong client communication, and clinical proficiency.

Qualifications

• Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician preferred.
• Multiple years of related veterinary technician experience encouraged.
• Strong teamwork and positive attitude in all situations.
• Excellent communication with clients and team members is essential.
• Understanding of procedures, regulations and policies relevant to veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Triaging incoming patients and managing clients during visits.
• Assist veterinarians with patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments and procedures.
• Complete daily patient treatments and ensure timely care.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and assist with anesthesia and nursing duties.
• Coordinate with the Emergency & Critical Care team to maintain smooth patient flow.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Communication

Technical credibility

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

Veterinary Technician | Emergency & Critical Care | Full-Time | 2nd and 3rd Shift Available | Either 3 Twelve or 4 Nine Hour Shifts Per Week | $22-30/hr Depending On Experience | Mundelein, IL

The primary responsibility is to triage and provide care for patients presenting to and hospitalized in our Emergency and Critical Care Department. The successful candidate embodies our culture in treating every client with the utmost courteous and attentive treatment possible, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets.

Schedule and Compensation

• Full time needed
• 36+ hours per week, either 3 at 12 hours or 4 at 9 hours scheduled
• Swing andnight shifts available
• Weekends are required
• Participation in some holiday coverage
• $22-30/hr -depending on experience
• Applicable shift differentials $5/hr for overnights!

Benefits

• Ask us about our Penn Foster sponsorship program that is designed tosupport you in achieving veterinary technician licensure!
• 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!

Qualifications

• Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician preferred but all skill levels are encouraged to apply!
• Several years’ experience of related job experience Ability to work as a true Team Player and have a positive attitude in all situations
• Self-Motivator: Ability to work efficiently and effectively, proactive with approach
• Communicator: Successful communication is essential with all clients and stakeholders, considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of different people in different situations
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Understands linkages between department’s needs and the organization’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Triaging incoming patients and managing clients throughout their visit
• Partnering with DVM’s in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Completing patient daily treatments in a timely manner at key treatment times
• Assessing hospitalized patients, using intuitive skills as a technician
• Assisting with flow and organization of Emergency and Critical Caredepartment
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
• Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient assessment
• Executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events
• General nursing care and treatment of patients
• Administering and monitoring anesthesia
• Assisting the veterinarian in procedures
• Admitting and discharging patients
• Client communication and education

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.

Ethos Veterinary Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.