ER & Critical Care CVT - High-Impact Vet Tech

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

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists—Hoffman Estates is looking for a Relief Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency and Critical Care team. This role supports hospital rounds, morning diagnostics, anesthesia, and patient care in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates are CVT eligible or current CVT students, with proven skills in phlebotomy, radiographs, CPR, high‑flow oxygen, and ventilator support.

Qualifications

• CVT eligible or CVT student preferred.
• Experienced veterinary assistants encouraged to apply.
• Competent basic and advanced technician skills (phlebotomy, radiographs, diagnostic sampling, anesthesia induction/monitoring).
• Proficiency in CPR and advanced nursing care for critical patients.

Responsibilities

• Attend hospital rounds and morning diagnostics.
• Support DVM and nursing team with patient updates to owners.
• Assist with treatments and hospitalization of outpatient cases.
• Monitor and manage anesthesia procedures and critical care equipment.
• Prepare estimates and discuss with clients as needed.
• Operate and monitor high-flow oxygen and ventilator support when required.

Skills

CVT eligible

CPR

Radiographs

Phlebotomy

Ventilator support

Education

CVT / CVT eligible

CVT student

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists—Hoffman Estates is looking for a Relief Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency and Critical Care team. This role supports hospital rounds, morning diagnostics, anesthesia, and patient care in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates are CVT eligible or current CVT students, with proven skills in phlebotomy, radiographs, CPR, high‑flow oxygen, and ventilator support.