Veterinary Technician

Abqpetcarehospital; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 85,962,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA & FSA options

CE opportunities

Mentorship and CVT sponsorship

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Orland Park, IL is seeking a Veterinary Technician for either full-time or part-time roles in a busy GP/urgent care setting. The role offers mentorship, flexible scheduling, and the chance to build skills across a dynamic caseload.

This position provides exposure to orthopedic, internal medicine, reproduction, and soft tissue surgeries, along with advanced services like dental radiology, ultrasound, CT, and critical care.

Qualifications

• Credentialed or non-credentialed veterinary technicians with 1–2 years experience minimum preferred
• Strong technical and patient care skills or willingness to learn and grow
• Ability to multitask and stay calm in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, team-oriented mindset
• Passion for high-quality medicine and client care

Responsibilities

• Assist with exams, treatments, and patient care
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work
• Support surgery (prep, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery)
• Take radiographs (including dental)
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients
• Communicate clearly with clients and team members
• Maintain accurate medical records

Job description

Veterinary Technician
Full-Time or Part-Time

We’re excited to share that we’ve welcomed new leadership and are continuing to grow! Our hospital is a 7-day GP/urgent care practice that provides a dynamic mix of routine care and more complex cases, giving you the opportunity to build and expand your skillset.

With new management, a renewed focus on culture, and additional doctors joining this summer, we’re building a team that prioritizes collaboration, mentorship, and work-life balance. We’re looking to add veterinary professionals who want to be part of a supportive, evolving environment where your growth truly matters.

Our team is large, experienced, and passionate about what we do—but just as importantly, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work. We emphasize open communication, respect, and community engagement, and we’re intentional about fostering a positive culture where every team member feels valued.

If you’re looking for a hospital that offers variety in cases, flexibility in scheduling, and a strong focus on development, this could be a great fit.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Flexible Scheduling: Designed to support work-life balance, including only 1 weekend per month rotation
• Strong Mentorship: Hands‑on training and support across all experience levels
• Advanced Medicine Exposure: Orthopedic, internal medicine, reproduction, and soft tissue surgeries
• Cutting‑Edge Services: Dental radiology, endoscopy, ultrasound, CT, and critical care cases
• Growing Team: New doctors joining this summer + opportunities to grow alongside the hospital
• Community‑Focused: Active involvement and connection within the local community
• Positive Culture: Inclusive, respectful environment with a strong team‑first mindset

What You’ll Do

• Assist with exams, treatments, and patient care
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work
• Support surgery (prep, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery)
• Take radiographs (including dental)
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients
• Communicate clearly with clients and team members
• Maintain accurate medical records

What We’re Looking For

• Veterinary Technicians, credentialed and non‑credentialed 1–2yrs experience at minimum, preferred
• Strong technical and patient care skills (or willingness to learn and grow)
• Ability to multitask and stay calm in a fast‑paced environment
• Positive, team‑oriented mindset
• Passion for high‑quality medicine and client care

What We Offer

• Compensation: $20–$30/hour, based on experience and credentials
• Competitive pay + performance‑based raises
• Health insurance + dental, vision, life, disability
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA & FSA options
• Free telehealth services
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health, financial, legal)
• CE opportunities + CE allowance
• Mentorship and Penn Foster CVT sponsorship opportunities
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee pet care discount
• Uniform allowance
• Flexible scheduling

If you’re looking to join a growing, community‑focused hospital with strong mentorship, flexible scheduling, and a team that truly supports one another, we’d love to connect.

Address: 11205 W 183rd St, Orland Park, IL 60467

Hospital website: https://midwesthospital.com/

NVA 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, NVA 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.

NVA 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.