Overnight Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Naperville, IL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Naperville, IL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

In 2014, VEG was founded with a mission to assist people and their pets during emergencies, transforming the ER experience. They have rapidly expanded with hospitals nationwide operating 24/7, 365 days a year, creating a better experience for both clients and employees (VEGgies). VEG promotes a career in veterinary emergency medicine with open-concept hospitals handling diverse emergency cases, including exotics, and an immersive, customer-focused approach. They are committed to providing a supportive environment for their employees, offering unparalleled learning and mentorship opportunities. VEG is a certified Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026. As an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you will be part of a team at the forefront of emergency veterinary care, handling a wide range of cases from minor to complex. You will collaborate with doctors and the team to deliver gold standard, emotionally intelligent care, engaging in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while providing compassionate support to pet parents during stressful times. This role is for individuals eager to utilize and grow their skills in emergency veterinary medicine.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located is required
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role
• Basic computer skills and a comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; ready to lend a hand to support those around you
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Must be willing 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 based on hospital needs
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred
• VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person like they matter—because they do! You keep people and pets together and stay by their side through tests, treatments, and everything in between
• Jump into action, delivering nursing care, treatments, and emotional support in the most critical moments, from triage to discharge
• Bring the meds, the monitoring, and the mastery—from IVs and CRIs to blood transfusions and beyond
• Communicate like a teammate and think like a leader, helping shape plans and keep care flowing
• Be ready to perform CPR like the trained RECOVER rockstar you are (not only do we offer training, we have the highest number of RECOVER CPR professionals and instructors in the industry!)
• All the techy stuff—from diagnostics and imaging to sample collection and placing tubes
• Anesthesia, even for our most fragile patients? You’ve got it.
• Use all the advanced techniques in your toolkit: central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds, and more

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling
• Based on your role, you may be eligible for equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG, so you can share in our growth and success
• A BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (no really!). Full-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500/year travel stipend. Full-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend.
• Clinical student loan repayment so you don’t need to worry about your student debt
• Paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
• Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
• And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you’re hungry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees