Veterinary Technician - ICU

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Northfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Northfield, IL, is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to enhance their ICU team. This full-time role offers a supportive environment for professional growth in emergency medicine, along with competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and continuing education.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Continuing education allowances

Trupanion pet insurance

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must possess a Veterinary Technician License.
• Experience in ICU/Critical Care preferred.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Triage and obtain patient history.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Monitor and care for ventilator cases.

Skills

Patient Care

CPR

IVC Placement

Mentoring

Education

Veterinary Technician License

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Northfield, IL is excited to announce an opening for a Veterinary Technician to join our team!

We are looking for an experienced technician with a strong work ethic who is dedicated to their profession and passionate about providing the highest quality of care for patients. You will be able to advance and fully utilize your technical skills. Our hospital offers an encouraging environment that supports your continued professional growth in Emergency and Specialty Medicine.

If you are looking to recharge your veterinary career, apply today!

Position: Veterinary Technician in our ICU Department.

Work Schedule: Full-Time; Rotating Schedule - Thur/Fri/Sat then rotate to Tue/Thu/Fri, 2 weekends/month on-call and holidays.

Pay Range APCA I/VTIII: $23.20 - $43.70/hour

*This pay band depends on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Competitive Shift Differentials: Earn more with our shift differentials!

• Weekday Night (Mon-Fri 6p to 8a): $4.00
• Weekend Day (Sat-Sun 8a to 6p): $4.00
• Weekend Night (Sat-Sun 6p to 8a): $5.50

As an ICU/Critical Care Technician, you will:

• Triage and obtain patient history
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR
• Place IVCs and advanced catheters like Jugular catheters, Central Lines, or PICC lines
• Monitor and care for ventilator cases
• Work alongside other skilled technicians and assistants to provide excellent, advanced medicine to patients
• Mentor and train other team members
• Experience the gratification of nursing critically ill patients back to health and reuniting them with their pet parents

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food for our staff.
• We support your growth. Our technicians are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain more experience. We focus on developing leaders through talent development programs and workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, there are endless opportunities for career advancement.
• We value continuous learning, offering annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Your health and well-being are important to us. We provide health, dental, vision, and life insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, paid time off, and access to a regional licensed social worker for support.
• We foster a family-like culture, working together to lead the industry with remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any protected characteristic. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.