Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Orland Park, IL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Orland Park, IL

1d•$25 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in its Orland Park, Illinois hospital. The technician works alongside doctors and the hospital team to care for patients with a range of emergencies, delivering compassionate, emotionally intelligent care to pets and their families. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to use advanced skills and continue professional growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located.
At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary technician role.
Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software and electronic medical records.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support colleagues.
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, kneel, work on the floor, lift up to 25 kg independently, and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Empathy and a people-centric approach, humility, ownership of work, curiosity, and commitment to learning and growth.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program is strongly preferred.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine is preferred.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may lead to additional compensation considerations.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their people throughout tests, treatments, and other care.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support during emergency care from triage through discharge.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates, contribute to care plans, and help keep care flowing.
Perform CPR using RECOVER training.
Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.

Benefits

Competitive compensation: $25–$51 per hour, or $42–$62 per hour for VTS, including base pay and 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning on day one, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-care continuing education, and travel stipend.
Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.