Emergency Vet Tech (Credentialed) – Relief

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Buffalo Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Food provided

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) for Buffalo Grove, IL. This per diem role places you on the front lines of emergency care, handling a wide range of cases with doctors and the team to deliver gold standard, emotionally intelligent care.

You’ll participate in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, growing your skills while supporting pets and their families during stressful moments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in veterinary technology strongly preferred.
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician in-state (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) is required; VTS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Provide nursing care and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Assist with imaging, diagnostics, and sample collection; manage emergencies.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Team player

Lifting up to 25 kg

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Practice management software

EMR systems

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) for Buffalo Grove, IL. This per diem role places you on the front lines of emergency care, handling a wide range of cases with doctors and the team to deliver gold standard, emotionally intelligent care.

You’ll participate in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, growing your skills while supporting pets and their families during stressful moments.