Overnight ER Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

MedVet; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Insur.

Short-Term Disability, Life and Acc./L

Continuing Education Opportunities and

Job summary

MedVet Wilmette is opening a state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital just outside Chicago in Wilmette, IL. We seek an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced ER team, handling rounds, triage, treatments and client education while supporting the DVM and care team.

The role offers overnights, strong benefits, and opportunities to contribute to advanced veterinary care in a growing network of MedVet facilities.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions).
• Flexibility with work hours; able to work additional hours when necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team on treatment plans and nursing care.
• Provide client education on home care, medications and wellness updates.
• 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 and prepare samples for outside lab testing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Calculations proficiency

Flexible hours

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet Wilmette is opening a state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital just outside Chicago in Wilmette, IL. We seek an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced ER team, handling rounds, triage, treatments and client education while supporting the DVM and care team.

The role offers overnights, strong benefits, and opportunities to contribute to advanced veterinary care in a growing network of MedVet facilities.