Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary group as a full-time overnight Veterinary Technician in Mundelein, IL. This role focuses on providing exceptional care in the Emergency and Critical Care Department, ensuring every pet receives the best treatment possible. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals, triaging patients, assisting in procedures, and managing client communications. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a newly built facility, while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about animal care and want to make a difference, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Health plan options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO at 3 weeks the first year

Uniform allowance

Generous CE allowance

Pet care discounts

Qualifications

• CVT preferred; experienced Veterinary Assistants and students welcome.
• Ability to perform responsibilities satisfactorily is essential.

Responsibilities

• Triage and provide care for patients in Emergency and Critical Care.
• Partner with DVMs for patient assessments and treatments.
• Manage incoming patients and assist with diagnostics.

Skills

General nursing care

Administering and monitoring anesthesia

Assisting the veterinarian in procedures

Client communication and education

Education

High School education or equivalent

Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician

Several years of related job experience

Job description

The Premier Veterinary Group in Mundelein, IL is looking for a full-time overnight Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and Critical Care Department!

Premier Veterinary Group believes that all veterinarians, pets, and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief. We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor, and dignity toward our clients, colleagues, and each other.

The primary responsibility is to triage and provide care for patients presenting to and hospitalized in our Emergency and Critical Care Department. The successful candidate embodies our culture in treating every client with the utmost courteous and attentive treatment possible, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets.

Ask us about our Penn Foster sponsorship program that is designed to support you in achieving veterinary technician licensure!

Schedule and Compensation:

• Full time needed
  • This position will be for overnights with no rotations onto other shifts.
• 36+ hours per week, either 3 at 12 hours or 4 at 9 hours scheduled
  • 7pm - 7am OR 10pm-7am (open to discussing other scheduling options that cover hospital needs for overnights)
• $19-30+ per hour depending on experience (base hourly rate)
• Overnight shift differential increases your hourly by an additional $1.50/hour
• Weekend shift differential increases your pay by an additional $5/hour (shift differentials can be stacked for weekend overnights)
• Participation in some holiday coverage (employees working recognized holidays (8) paid at double time)

Responsibilities:

• Triaging incoming patients and managing clients throughout their visit
• Partnering with DVM’s in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Completing patient daily treatments in a timely manner at key treatment times
• Assessing hospitalized patients, using intuitive skills as a technician
• Assisting with flow and organization of Emergency and Critical Care department
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
• Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient assessment
• Executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events

Qualifications:

CVT is preferred but experienced Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technician students are also welcome to apply! To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above listed responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Skills and Experience:

• General nursing care and treatment of patients
• Administering and monitoring anesthesia
• Assisting the veterinarian in procedures
• Admitting and discharging patients
• Client communication and education

Educational Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent
• Several years’ experience of related job experience
• Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician preferred but all skill levels are encouraged to apply!

Competencies:

• Ability to work as a true Team Player and have a positive attitude in all situations
• Self-Motivator: Ability to work efficiently and effectively, proactive with approach
• Communicator: Successful communication is essential with all clients and stakeholders, considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Understands linkages between department’s needs and the organization’s needs.

Benefits of Working at Premier Veterinary Group

Full-time benefits include health plan options that include an optional 100% employer paid plan, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, PTO at 3 weeks the first year, uniform allowance, and a generous CE allowance. Generous pet care discounts also apply.

This is a great time to join the team as we just built out and moved into a BRAND NEW10,000 square foot facility in Mundelein IL, in early 2025! Be a part of this exciting transition with us!

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.