ER Veterinary Technician

Animal Medical Center of Plainfield; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Disability & Life Insurance

HSA & FSA

401k

Pet Discounts

CE Allowance

Uniforms Provided

Employee Engagement Events

Job summary

NVA Animal Medical Center of Plainfield is seeking an experienced veterinary technician for emergency medicine. The role requires organization, dependability, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with variable shifts.

Open and flexible schedule includes day, evening, swing, and weekend shifts with mandatory holiday coverage. Competitive pay and benefits are offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced veterinary technician with emergency medicine exposure.
• Strong organization, dependability, and adaptability.
• Willing to work flexible shifts including holidays and weekends.
• CPR and emergency procedures proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care and monitoring for ill or injured pets.
• Assist in ER surgeries and procedures as needed.
• Operate radiology equipment safely and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain ICU patients and IV systems; manage fluids and medications.
• Collaborate with a 20-doctor practice to deliver timely care.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Radiology safety

Anesthesia monitoring

Perioperative nursing

ICU nursing

Fluid pumps

CPR proficiency

Job description

Are you an experienced veterinary technician who loves the thrill of emergency medicine and not knowing what is going to come in next? Are you organized, dependable and ready to flex the skill set you've been cultivating since the start of your career? If so, NVA Animal Medical Center of Plainfield wants to see your resume!

About Us:
NVA Animal Medical Center of Plainfield provides urgent care for pets who are sick or injured when their primary care veterinarian is closed or overwhelmed. We service the entire Southwest suburbs of Chicago and our growing 20-doctor practice not only offers emergency services, but we also offer ER surgical services such as caesarians, ingested foreign body removal, GDV surgery, laceration repair and any other procedures that cannot wait until the primary care veterinarian's office is open and available. We utilize digital radiography, in-house laboratory and blood typing, isolation ward and two surgical suites. We had our GRAND OPENING: August 1st, 2023 that is equipped with 2 state of the art surgical suites, dual dental suites, 2 isolation wards for canines , a large canine hospitalization ward and separated feline ward and 20 exam rooms! We offer in house abdominal and echocardiograms through our in house Ultrasound technician and more!

What you Can Expect:

• Great Learning Opportunities
• Strong Partnerships
• Giving back to the community
• Team Appreciation

What We Expect:

• Compassionate
• Positive Attitude
• Hard Working
• Adaptability
• Team Player

Open and flexible schedule

Required Skills:

• Phlebotomy & catheter placement
• Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique
• Anesthesia monitoring proficiency
• Perioperative surgical nursing skills
• ICU nursing skills
• Experience operating fluid pumps and maintaining IV sets

Emergency Medicine skills to include CPR proficiency

Day clinic hours are:

6am-10pm 7 days a week

Daytime, afternoon, swing and weekend shifts available
Mandatory holiday shifts
Full time opportunities
Flexible shifts ranging 6-hours to 12 hours

Benefits for full time employees:

• Paid Time Off
• Short/Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k (Available for Full-Time & Part-Time Employees)
• Employee Pet Discounts (Available for Full-Time & Part-Time Employees)
• CE Allowance & Uniforms Provided
• EAP, Anniversary & Birthday Gifts, Employee Engagement Events

Salary: $23-29 dependant on experience/knowledge

Purpose:

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission:

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values:

Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We'll also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
• If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.