Nursing Veterinary Technician - Overnights

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Pet Discounts

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking a Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will provide nursing care to hospitalized patients, assist with clinical procedures, and participate in patient evaluation and education. A State Registered Veterinary Technician license is preferred, and prior veterinary experience is required. The position offers a salary range of $21–$29 per hour based on experience and includes comprehensive health benefits.

You will be part of a dedicated team that values teamwork and compassion, ensuring patients receive the best care possible. Join us to make a difference in the veterinary field!

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required; previous nursing or critical care experience desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds and discuss cases.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment and treatment.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in calculations

Veterinary experience

Flexibility with work hours

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet is a fast‑growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations—chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, drops for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology, and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.

We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

We are looking for:

Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician

Hiring Range: $21–$29 per hour, based on experience.

Never a dull moment in the Nursing department! Our patients need constant supervision to ensure treatment plans are executed. This department is perfect for someone who can identify patient distress and react accordingly, enjoys phlebotomy, placing IV catheters, assisting with recovery and client follow‑up and education.

What you’ll do:

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary.
• Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment.
• Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) 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.

Who you are:

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; previous nursing or critical care experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.).
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Perks and Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits.
• Vision and Dental.
• HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Shift Differentials and On‑call Pay.
• Uniform Allowance.
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance.
• Elective Short‑Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company‑paid Long Term Disability.
• Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program.

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug‑free organization; therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.