Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant

Animal Medical Center of Plainfield; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Medical Center of Plainfield in Plainfield, IL is seeking an Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant or CVT to join our Emergency & Critical Care team. We value experience, with 3–5 years in veterinary medicine, ideally in emergency settings, and the ability to manage critically ill patients through fast-paced shifts.

This full-time overnight position runs 8 PM–8 AM, offering a collaborative environment with a seasoned DVM team and opportunities for mentorship, growth, and hands-on ER cases.

Qualifications

• Experience is a must; 3-5 years of veterinary experience, preferably in emergency medicine, with confidence handling critical patients in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage and emergency patient care.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and recoveries.
• Ensure radiology safety and proper positioning of patients.

Skills

Triage & emergency care

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology safety & positioning

Job description

OVERNIGHT ER VETERINARY ASSISTANT OR CVT

Animal Medical Center of Plainfield | Plainfield, IL

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our growing Emergency & Critical Care team.

Experience is a must! Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of veterinary experience, preferably in emergency medicine, and are confident working with critical patients in a fast-paced environment.

OVERNIGHT SCHEDULE

Full-Time | 8 PM - 8 AM

SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Triage & emergency patient care
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Radiology safety & positioning

WHY AMC PLAINFIELD?

• Modern Facility - 20 exam rooms, 2 surgical suites, ICU with oxygen cages & double dental suites
• Experienced DVM Team - Learn alongside veterinarians with 25-30 years of experience
• Exciting ER Caseload - GDVs, foreign bodies, C-sections, laceration repairs & more
• Supportive Culture - Teamwork, mentorship, recognition & continued learning

READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE IN ER MEDICINE?

Join a team that supports your growth while providing exceptional emergency care to pets in our community.