Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnights

MedVet•Chicago, IL

105d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty veterinary provider with hospitals nationwide, offering advanced treatments and innovative care that push the boundaries of veterinary medicine. From chemotherapy and radiation to blood transfusions, critical care, advanced diagnostics, and specialty procedures, we provide exceptional care when patients need it most. At MedVet, our core values—Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion—guide everything we do. We’re looking for passionate, highly skilled veterinary technicians who want to make a real impact, advocate for patients, and practice at the top of their license. Emergency medicine is where technical skill, critical thinking, and teamwork come together. No two shifts are the same. One moment you may be stabilizing a crashing patient, the next assisting with a life-saving procedure, running diagnostics, or managing multiple critical cases. If you thrive under pressure, enjoy problem-solving, and want to fully utilize your technical abilities, the ER is where you can truly shine. This is more than a support role—this is an opportunity to be a vital clinical partner in patient care.

Requirements

Experienced in veterinary medicine (emergency experience preferred)
Strong in technical and nursing skills
Comfortable with drug calculations, CRIs, and unit conversions
Calm under pressure and able to think critically in fast-moving situations
Adaptable and able to shift priorities quickly
A strong communicator who works well within a collaborative team
Passionate about patient advocacy and high-quality medicine

Responsibilities

Triage and assess incoming emergency patients, identifying priorities based on clinical presentation and urgency
Collect patient histories and communicate organized, thorough rounds to the medical team
Partner closely with DVMs to develop and execute treatment plans
Perform advanced technical skills including: IV catheter placement, Urinary catheter placement, Venipuncture and sample collection, Blood product administration, Oxygen therapy and critical care support, Advanced patient monitoring, Fluid therapy management, Medication calculations and administration, Constant rate infusion (CRI) setup and monitoring, And so much more!
Assist with emergency procedures and diagnostics, including wound care, imaging
Help recognize subtle changes and escalating concerns quickly
Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia and sedation
Perform in-house diagnostics and prepare samples for external laboratories
Educate clients on medications, discharge instructions, and ongoing patient care