ER/ICU Relief Vet Tech — Flexible Shifts

Thrive Pet Care; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible relief scheduling

Exposure to critical cases

Supportive hospital culture

Mentorship and Thrive network access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is seeking a Relief Certified Veterinary Technician to join our ER/ICU team in Elk Grove Village, IL. This relief role provides high-stakes nursing care and supports critical patients with skilled anesthesia, triage, and rapid decision making.

You’ll work closely with veterinarians and a supportive team, with flexible shifts and opportunities to grow expertise in emergency medicine within Thrive Pet Healthcare’s network.

Qualifications

• Current LVT/CVT/RVT license (preferred- NOT required)
• Emergency/ICU experience highly preferred
• Strong anesthesia, triage, surgery assistance, and nursing care skills
• Knowledge of infectious disease, CPR, and critical patient monitoring
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to emergency patients.
• Triage incoming cases and assist with stabilization and monitoring.
• Perform advanced anesthesia induction and monitoring during surgery.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, oxygen therapy, and post-operative care.
• Accurately complete and maintain medical records.
• Perform in-house diagnostics and prepare samples for testing.
• Communicate status and discharge instructions clearly to clients.
• Use safe, low-stress handling techniques in a busy ER/ICU.
• Collaborate with veterinarians to deliver seamless emergency care.

Skills

Emergency/ICU experience

Anesthesia

Triage

Surgical assistance

Nursing care

Communication & teamwork

CPR & infection control

Job description

Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is seeking a Relief Certified Veterinary Technician to join our ER/ICU team in Elk Grove Village, IL. This relief role provides high-stakes nursing care and supports critical patients with skilled anesthesia, triage, and rapid decision making.

You’ll work closely with veterinarians and a supportive team, with flexible shifts and opportunities to grow expertise in emergency medicine within Thrive Pet Healthcare’s network.