ER Veterinary Technician – 24/7 Emergency Care

MedVet; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet Wilmette is opening a state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital near Chicago. We seek an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced team delivering high-quality care. The role includes anesthesia, in-house labs, and close collaboration with DVMs.

The position offers day shifts with a starting range of $24-$42 per hour based on skillset and experience. Join a growing network dedicated to teamwork, leadership and compassion.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions).
• Flexible with hours and able to work additional hours.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
• Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
• Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing

Skills

Communication

Calculations

Fast-paced

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet Wilmette is opening a state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital near Chicago. We seek an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced team delivering high-quality care. The role includes anesthesia, in-house labs, and close collaboration with DVMs.

The position offers day shifts with a starting range of $24-$42 per hour based on skillset and experience. Join a growing network dedicated to teamwork, leadership and compassion.