Veterinary Technician - Overnight Emergency

Animal Medical Center of Plainfield; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401k

Employee pet discounts

CE allowance & license reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Double time pay for holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Animal Medical Center of Plainfield is seeking experienced ER Veterinary Technicians for an overnight position in our busy emergency department in Plainfield, IL. Join our 20-doctor hospital as an ER tech supporting triage, ICU care and surgical procedures.

We offer a brand-new facility (opened 2023), competitive pay with shift differentials, and full benefits for full-time staff. The overnight shift runs 8pm-8am with mandatory holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of ER experience
• Comfort with triage, ICU patient care, and surgery
• Overnight availability (8pm-8am)

Skills

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Radiology safety

Anesthesia monitoring

Perioperative nursing

Fluid pumps & IV sets

Triage & CPR

Job description

Are you an experienced ER Veterinary Technician looking for an exciting overnight role in emergency and critical care? Animal Medical Center of Plainfield is seeking skilled and passionate technicians to join our state-of-the-art emergency department in Plainfield, IL. Our 20-doctor, full-service General Practice and Emergency hospital provides exceptional care to pets throughout the Southwest suburbs of Chicago. Due to our hospital’s rapid growth, we need dedicated overnight ER technicians to help us continue delivering top-tier emergency care.

Why Join Us?

• Brand New, Cutting-Edge Facility – Opened in 2023, featuring 20 exam rooms, 2 surgical suites, an ICU with oxygen cages, and double dental suites.
• Exciting & Varied Case Load – We perform ER surgical services, including C-sections, foreign body removals, GDV surgeries, laceration repairs, and more.
• Incredible DVM Team – Work alongside veterinarians with 25-30 years of experience who are passionate about mentoring and teaching.
• Supportive, Team-Focused Culture – A hospital built on recognition, teamwork, and employee engagement.
• Flexible Overnight Scheduling – Offering full-time opportunities 8pm-8am. Employees are required to work mandatory holiday shifts per year.
• Competitive Pay & Shift Differentials – $21-$30/hour based on experience.
• Overnight ER Veterinary Technician – Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience in emergency medicine and are comfortable with triage, ICU patient care, and surgery.

Desired Skills

• Phlebotomy & Catheter Placement
• Knowledge of Radiology Safety & Proper Technique
• Anesthesia Monitoring Proficiency
• Perioperative Surgical Nursing Skills
• Experience Operating Fluid Pumps & Maintaining IV Sets
• Triage & Emergency Medicine Skills, Including CPR Proficiency

Full Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees:

• Short/Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k (Available for Full-Time & Part-Time Employees)
• Employee Pet Discounts (Available for Full-Time & Part-Time Employees)
• CE Allowance & License Reimbursement
• Uniforms Provided & Replacements
• EAP, Anniversary & Birthday Gifts, Employee Engagement Events
• Double time pay for holidays (Available for Full-Time & Part-Time Employees)
• 24 hours of sick time (Full time employees)

Be Part of a Team That Supports You!

At Animal Medical Center of Plainfield, we love what we do and who we work with. Our hospital culture is built on teamwork, recognition, and continuous learning. If you're looking for a supportive environment where you can advance your career in emergency veterinary medicine, this is the place for you!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

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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.

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