Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Chicago - Lakeview

Bond Vet; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

$8/hour Shift Differential

Team-Based Profit Sharing Bonus

Sign-On Bonus up to $2,000

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental health support programs

401(k) with partial match

Flexible Scheduling Options

Employee Referral Bonus up to $8,000

Premium FIGS scrubs provided

Snacks and drinks provided

Free weekend team lunches

Job summary

Bond Vet is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Technician in Chicago, IL who thrives in a supportive and innovative environment. You'll play a crucial role in both primary and urgent pet care, focusing on patient handling and client education while collaborating with a team. The position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and significant professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for qualified candidates.

Join a mission-driven team that values work-life balance and the well-being of both pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a veterinary technician.
• Newly licensed technicians encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Handle patients and provide care.
• Educate clients on pet health.
• Assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage anesthesia during procedures.
• Conduct emergency triage.
• Maintain detailed medical records.

Skills

Patient handling

Client education

Surgical nursing

Anesthesia management

Emergency response

Education

CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT preferred

Job description

Bond Vet is on a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond through better pet care. We offer primary and urgent care, so we’re there for pets when they need us most. Our clinics are designed with pets and people in mind: warm, friendly, and highly sniffable. We balance this design with a strong focus on technology, all built in-house, which means we can easily innovate our systems to improve the veterinary team, pet, and client experience.

Why Join Bond Vet?

At Bond Vet, we believe veterinary technicians are the backbone of great medicine. Our clinics are designed so you can practice at the top of your license, focus on patient care, and work alongside a supportive team.

You won’t be doing it alone. Our technicians are supported by veterinary assistants, a remote nurse team, and strong medical leadership — so you can spend your time where it matters most:with patients and pet parents.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Pay: $24 - $34 /hour (based on experience)
• Additional Compensation:
  • Up to $8/hour Shift Differential!
  • Team-Based Profit Sharing Bonus
    • When your clinic exceeds its daily revenue goal, the extra earnings go into a shared bonus pool that is distributed among the team. Team members have earned up to an additional $250/month or more!
  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000 for licensed technicians
• $0 healthcare for qualified individuals
• Mental health support programs
• 401(k) with partial employer match

Professional Growth

• Up to 100% Tuition Reimbursement for team members pursuing LVT/CVT
• Up to $1,000 CE Stipend + Additional CE Time Off

Work-Life Balance

• Schedules released at least one month in advance
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• In-Clinic Pet Care Discount
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus (up to $8,000)

Other Perks

• A Fur-ever Home Feeling: A welcoming, supportive culture where people—and their pets—truly belong.
• FIGS Scrubs Provided: Premium FIGS scrubs supplied by us and laundered in-clinic so you can focus on patients, not laundry.
• Stocked Pantries: Snacks, drinks, and essentials always available to keep you fueled during shifts.
• Weekend Team Lunch: Free lunch provided for clinic teams on weekends.
• Stocked Bathrooms: Thoughtful essentials like pads, tampons, deodorant, hair ties, and other toiletries available when you need them.
• Bond Swag Credit: Credit to the Bond swag shop so you can rep the brand you’re proud to be part of.
• Pet & Chosen Family Bereavement Leave: Time to grieve and care for what matters most.
• Leadership That Sets Us Apart:Our leaders are hands‑on, supportive, and invested in your growth.

What You’ll Do

• Patient handling and husbandry
• Client education and partnership
• Surgical and dental nursing, including anesthesia management
• Diagnostic management and medication administration
• Emergency triage and response
• Detailed medical record keeping

You’ll collaborate with veterinarians and nurses across the region, participate in monthly educational events, and use innovative technology — including AI‑assisted tools and the Apple Vision Pro — that reduce administrative burden and enhance patient care.

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year experience as a veterinary technician
• Newly licensed technicians encouraged to apply
• CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT preferred

Bond Vet is only considering applicants who have independent unrestricted valid authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer and accept new employment for this position. Bond Vet does not sponsor employment‑based visas for this position and cannot facilitate F‑1 visa STEM OPT for this role.

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At Bond Vet, we’re proud to be vet founded and vet led. We are on a mission to enhance the human‑animal bond through innovative urgent and primary care combined with seasoned expertise, friendliness, and compassion. Our clinics combine modern design, seamless technology, and a collaborative culture. We believe veterinary professionals deserve a career they love, not just a job. Our unique offerings include work‑life flexibility, competitive pay and the chance to shape your own path. With industry‑leading NPS scores, our approach resonates. Join us for a rewarding career where we work happy,feel empoweredand areobsessed with pets.bondvet.com

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