Critical Care Veterinary Technician - Part Time

MedVet; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a Critical Care Veterinary Technician in Chicago, offering a hiring range of $24-$29/hour. This role involves constant supervision of patients, assisting with treatments and procedures, and providing client education. Ideal candidates will have prior veterinary experience and a State Registered Veterinary Technician license (preferred).

In addition to competitive pay, MedVet offers comprehensive health benefits, including dental, vision, and a 401k with employer match, along with paid time off and various allowances.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience is required; previous Critical Care, Nursing or Emergency experience is desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with the patient-care team regarding treatment plans and nursing care concerns.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Calculations for drug administration

Communication skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations such as chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more. We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.

We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

Critical Care Veterinary Technician

Hiring Range: $24-$29/hour

Never a dull moment in Critical Care! Our patients need constant supervision to ensure treatment plans are being executed. You should enjoy phlebotomy, placing IV catheters, assisting with recovery and client follow‐up and education.

What you’ll do:

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment
• Partner with the patient‑care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
• Provide client education including home care instructions, medication instructions (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
• Assist the DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
• Perform in‑house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing

Who you are:

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred
• Prior veterinary experience required; previous Critical Care, Nursing or Emergency experience desired
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Perks and Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Vision and Dental
• HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials and On‑call Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
• Elective Short‑Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company‑paid Long Term Disability
• Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug‑free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon passing a drug screen and background check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters.