Emergency Veterinary Technician

Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

24/7 mental health support

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Holiday pay

401(k) with employer match

Team incentive programs

Job summary

Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle in Lisle, IL seeks a Veterinary Technician for our small animal emergency team. The role involves caring for hospitalized and emergency patients, administering treatments, and assisting with diagnostics and surgery.

Both credentialed and non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply. The position offers a full-time schedule with evening shifts and one weekend shift weekly, with no overnight shifts, and opportunities to grow emergency medicine skills

Qualifications

• At least one year of veterinary technician experience.
• Comfort with fundamentals of patient care.
• Credentialed and non-credentialed technicians encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Care for hospitalized and emergency patients.
• Administer treatments and medications.
• Collect blood and place IV catheters.
• Perform in-house diagnostic testing and radiographs.
• Assist with surgical procedures and monitor anesthesia.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas and equipment.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Blood draws

IV catheter placement

Patient monitoring

Restraint

Team communication

Job description

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Emergency Veterinary Technician

Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle, Lisle, IL, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 4717

Salary Range: $23.00 To $30.00 Annually

Veterinary Technician – ER/Urgent Care

Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle | Lisle, IL

Schedule: Full-Time | 4 evening shifts + 1 weekend shift weekly
Hours: Weeknights 4:00 PM–11:00 PM + one 12-hour weekend shift
Pay:$23–$30/hour, based on experience, credentials, and qualifications

Make a Difference When Pets Need Us Most

When pets need emergency care, having a skilled and dependable technician makes all the difference. Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our small animal emergency team.

You’ll work alongside veterinarians and other veterinary professionals caring for patients who need immediate attention. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, stays calm in a busy environment, and wants to build or expand their emergency medicine skills.

You do not need previous emergency experience to apply. We welcome both credentialed and non-credentialed technicians who have a solid clinical foundation and are ready to learn.

Your Schedule

Full-time position

Four evening shifts each week, 4:00 PM–11:00 PM

One 12-hour weekend shift each week

Weekend availability is required

Some holidays are part of the schedule

No overnight shifts

A Typical Day May Include

Caring for hospitalized and emergency patients

Administering treatments and medications

Collecting blood and placing IV catheters

Running in-house diagnostic testing

Obtaining and positioning patients for radiographs

Assisting with surgical procedures

Monitoring patients under anesthesia

Safely handling and restraining patients

Keeping veterinarians updated on patient status

Communicating with pet owners and providing care instructions

Communicating with referring veterinary practices when needed

Helping with reception or other hospital needs when necessary

Keeping treatment areas and equipment clean, stocked, and organized

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with at least one year of veterinary technician experience who is comfortable with the fundamentals of patient care.

You’ll be a good fit if you:

Have hands-on veterinary technician experience

Are comfortable with blood draws, IV catheter placement, restraint, and patient monitoring

Have strong attention to detail

Communicate well with teammates and clients

Can stay organized while managing multiple priorities

Enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-moving environment

Are dependable and willing to jump in where needed

Are interested in developing your emergency medicine skills

CVT/credentialed technicians are preferred, but non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

Monthly bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

24/7 mental health support

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Holiday pay

RACE-approved continuing education platform

401(k) with employer match

Team incentive programs

If you’re looking for a veterinary technician position where you can use your clinical skills, work with a supportive team, and gain hands-on emergency experience without overnight shifts, we’d love to hear from you.

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