Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant - Overnight

MedVet; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

HSA/FSA

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Pet Discounts

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Continuing Education

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our fast-growing emergency and specialty team. You will help ensure patients receive quality care, maintain accurate documentation, and support stabilization of patients.

We offer comprehensive health benefits, vision and dental, retirement match, paid time off, shift differentials, and other perks. Prior veterinary experience is required, and flexibility with hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent client service skills and phone etiquette.
• Prior veterinary experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive quality care
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
• Oversight/care for stable patients
• Assist Veterinary Technicians with patient restraint
• Manage the restocking of supplies for clinical teams
• Maintain clean treatment areas and manage laundry needs of department

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client service

Phone etiquette

Multi-tasking

Team player

Autonomy

Critical thinking

Patient restraint

Flexibility

Fast-paced environment

Veterinary experience

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:

Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant

Initial Hiring Range: $16 - $21 based on skillset and experience

What you’ll do:

• Ensure patients receive quality care
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
• Oversight/care for stable patients
• Assist Veterinary Technicians with patient restraint
• Manage the restocking of supplies for clinical teams
• Maintain clean treatment areas and manage laundry needs of department

Who you are:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent client service skills and phone etiquette
• Ability to multi-task, self-motivated and strong attention to detail
• Work successfully as a team member and autonomously
• Sense of urgency, Critical thinking skills
• Effective patient restraint
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Prior veterinary experience required

Perks and Benefits include:

• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities
• 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 the passing of a drug screen and background check.

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