Certified Veterinary Technician- Ophthalmology

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Subsidized backup childcare

Expert discounts

Free CE courses

Pet perks and discounts

Student loan support

Job summary

Eye Care for Animals Chicago, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join the Ophthalmology team on a part-time basis. Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am - 5pm with alternating shifts, less than 30 hours per week.

Chance to grow professionally within a nationwide network. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, maintaining medical records, handling anesthesia monitoring, and educating clients.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred, not required.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience highly preferred.
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections.
• Proficient with monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment is required.
• Team player.
• Eager to learn and self-motivated.
• Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Support 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.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance , 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.

Skills

CVT preferred

1-2 years clinical experience

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Team player

Multi-task

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Description

Certified Veterinary Technician – Eye Care for Animals

Chicago, IL

Part-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am - 5pm

Flexible to work Alternating Shifts : less then 30 hours/week

Who we are

At Eye Care for Animals Chicago,a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. We are dedicated to providing the finest veterinary ophthalmology services to the cherished pets within our community. We provide the highest level of care, education, and understanding to our clients, their pets, and our referring veterinarians.

Eye Care for Animals Chicago is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Veterinary Assistant to join our Ophthalmology team!

Role Responsibilities:

• Support 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.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance , 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:

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred, not required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience highly preferred
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections
• Proficient with monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment is required
• Team player
• Eager to learn and self-motivated
• Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task

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 - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay: $24-28/hr
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $24-28/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.