Emergency Veterinary Technician

Community Veterinary Partners • Lisle, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their small animal emergency team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive on variety, maintain composure in a fast-paced setting, and are eager to gain or enhance their emergency medicine expertise. Previous emergency experience is not required, and both credentialed and non-credentialed technicians with a strong clinical foundation and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. The position involves working alongside veterinarians and other professionals to provide immediate care to patients in critical need.

Requirements

• At least one year of veterinary technician experience
• Comfortable with the fundamentals of patient care
• Hands-on veterinary technician experience
• Comfortable with blood draws, IV catheter placement, restraint, and patient monitoring
• Strong attention to detail
• Communicate well with teammates and clients
• Can stay organized while managing multiple priorities
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-moving environment
• Dependable and willing to jump in where needed
• Interested in developing your emergency medicine skills

Nice To Haves

• CVT/credentialed technicians are preferred

Responsibilities

• Caring for hospitalized and emergency patients
• Administering treatments and medications
• Collecting blood and placing IV catheters
• Running in-house diagnostic testing
• Obtaining and positioning patients for radiographs
• Assisting with surgical procedures
• Monitoring patients under anesthesia
• Safely handling and restraining patients
• Keeping veterinarians updated on patient status
• Communicating with pet owners and providing care instructions
• Communicating with referring veterinary practices when needed
• Helping with reception or other hospital needs when necessary
• Keeping treatment areas and equipment clean, stocked, and organized

Benefits

• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 24/7 mental health support
• Generous PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Holiday pay
• Annual scrub allowance
• RACE-approved continuing education platform
• 401(k) with employer match
• Team incentive programs
• Personal pet care discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed