Certified Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health • Chicago, IL

1d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Premier Veterinary Group Chicago is hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician for its Emergency and Critical Care team. The role is per diem, with team members choosing their own shifts, at the Chicago hospital. Certified Veterinary Technicians are offered $25–$35 per hour; VTS-credentialed team members are offered $35–$45 per hour.

The technician works with board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians to provide emergency and specialty veterinary care using advanced technology and equipment. The hospital emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, continuous learning, and practicing at the top of the technician’s license. The position supports patient care, clinical procedures, and communication with clients, referral partners, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Two years of related job experience.
• Ability to properly restrain animals.
• Ability to place and properly secure peripheral catheters.
• Venipuncture skills.
• Knowledge of various routes of drug administration.
• Ability to calculate and administer fluids and medications.
• Ability to prepare a surgical area aseptically.
• Ability to work under pressure and during periods of high stress.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong computer skills and ability to problem solve.
• Compassion and empathy toward clients, referral partner hospitals, and team members.
• Flexible working hours.
• Outgoing personality and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift at least 35 pounds.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in multiple languages.
• VTS credential, with a higher stated compensation range for VTS-credentialed team members.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and obtain complete histories.
• Help manage the flow between clients and patients.
• Carry out treatment plans accurately and use the hospital information system and digital treatment sheets.
• Provide efficient and accurate nursing care.
• Handle, complete paperwork for, and submit laboratory samples appropriately.
• Produce digital radiographs safely and efficiently.
• Assist veterinarians and other medical team members with procedures and treatments.
• Anesthetize, maintain, monitor, and recover patients perioperatively; perform drug and CRI calculations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED