Critical Care Veterinary Technician - Part Time

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in Chicago seeks a Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join our emergency team. The ideal candidate enjoys fast-paced environments and is skilled in patient care and client education.

This position offers competitive pay between $24-$29/hour and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and 401(k) options. Join us to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families!

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans.
• Provide client education including home care instructions, medications, and updates.
• Assist 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 testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Client education

Patient monitoring

Communication skills

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. Things like 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.

We are looking for:

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, 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 patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients.
• Assist 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
• 401(k) 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 the passing of a drug screen and background check.

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