Emergency Veterinary Technician — Growth, Training, Perks

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line ER team. You’ll manage triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing while supporting pet parents during stressful moments.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, travel stipends, student loan repayment options, and a strong focus on learning and mentorship to grow your skills in veterinary emergency medicine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred.
• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located; VTS in ECC or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support in the most critical moments, from triage to discharge.
• Perform diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and use advanced techniques as needed.

Skills

Empathetic patient care

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Ability to lift up to 25 kg

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line ER team. You’ll manage triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing while supporting pet parents during stressful moments.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, travel stipends, student loan repayment options, and a strong focus on learning and mentorship to grow your skills in veterinary emergency medicine.