Emergency Veterinary Technician: Critical Care Expert

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists-Hoffman Estates is seeking a Relief Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency and Critical Care team in Hoffman Estates, IL. The role is focused on high-level support for acutely injured or ill pets, providing anesthesia, diagnostics, and client communication.

Compensation is hourly, with a starting range of $27–$35 per hour plus shift differentials.

Qualifications

• CVT or CVT-eligible; CVT students preferred; experienced assistants encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in advanced nursing care and procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, radiographs, inductions, monitoring sedation/anesthesia).
• Ability to recognize critical care conditions and respond urgently to changes in patient status.

Responsibilities

• Attend hospital rounds.
• Obtain morning diagnostics with nursing team.
• Support DVM and nursing staff with morning inpatient updates for owners.
• Assist with patient treatments as needed.
• Facilitate treatments and hospitalization of outpatient cases.
• Educate clients, perform discharges, and handle follow-up questions.
• Assist with recheck exams, diagnostics, and medical history.
• Perform and monitor anesthetic procedures (e.g., CT scans).
• Monitor inventory for critical care/ICU.
• Prepare estimates and review with clients as needed.
• Float to any department as required to assist critically ill patients.
• Set up, maintain and monitor high-flow oxygen and ventilator support.
• Calculate medical dosages/CRIs accurately.
• Delegate tasks to team members appropriately.
• Be the point of contact for referring veterinarians.
• Create clinical records and obtain patient history and vitals.
• Coordinate prescription refills and client communications.

Skills

CVT eligible

CPR certified

Advanced nursing care

Critical care awareness

Education

CVT or eligible

Tools

Radiographs

Phlebotomy

Ventilator operation

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists-Hoffman Estates is seeking a Relief Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency and Critical Care team in Hoffman Estates, IL. The role is focused on high-level support for acutely injured or ill pets, providing anesthesia, diagnostics, and client communication.

Compensation is hourly, with a starting range of $27–$35 per hour plus shift differentials.