Thriving ER Vet Tech — Fast-Paced Care & CE

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; 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

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurаn

Short-Term Disability, Life and Injury

Continuing Education Opportunities and

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician for our fast-paced ER team in Chicago. You will support critical cases, manage rounds, and collaborate with DVMs and nurses to deliver high-quality care.

Applicants must be a State Registered Veterinary Technician with prior veterinary/emergency experience. Strong math, communication, and client education skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• State licensed veterinary technician required.
• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience preferred.
• Proficient in drug calculations and unit conversions.
• 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.
• Collaborate with care team on treatment plans and client communication.
• Educate clients on home care, medications and wellness updates.
• Assist DVM with assessment, treatment and procedures.
• Monitor and care for hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house labs and prepare samples for external testing.

Skills

Calculations

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Prior veterinary experience

Job description

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician for our fast-paced ER team in Chicago. You will support critical cases, manage rounds, and collaborate with DVMs and nurses to deliver high-quality care.

Applicants must be a State Registered Veterinary Technician with prior veterinary/emergency experience. Strong math, communication, and client education skills are essential for success in this role.