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Certified Veterinary Technician-ER/ICU

Petcarehospital, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, us, 60009

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Description Certified Veterinary Technician – Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER Elk Grove Village, IL

Overnight Shift – Full-time/Part-time

$2000 sign-on bonus available for qualified individuals

Projected Scheduling: FLEXIBLE – open for negotiation – Overnight 3-12 hour shifts per week or other

More than a word, care is present in everything you do, at Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Provide your best care with more bridges and fewer barriers.

Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER is looking for a full or part-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a CVT, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

About the Hospital At Elk Grove, we pride ourselves on offering a comfortable, friendly, and respectful work environment. We operate in parallel with our core values and hold each other accountable. We celebrate birthdays, milestones, and major life accomplishments!

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Experience and Skill Requirements

Preferred: CVT, CVT eligible, CVT students

Emergency/ICU or critical care experience highly preferred

Strong anesthesia, triage, and nursing care skills

Knowledge of infectious disease, CPR, and advanced patient monitoring

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Role Responsibilities – ER/ICU

Provide high-quality nursing care to critical and emergency patients.

Triage incoming cases and assist with stabilization and monitoring.

Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring.

Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, oxygen therapy, and assist in post-operative care.

Accurately complete and maintain patient medical records.

Perform and interpret in-house diagnostics; prepare and submit samples for reference testing.

Communicate effectively with clients about patient status and discharge instructions.

Use safe, fear-free handling techniques while maintaining a clean, organized treatment area.

Collaborate with veterinarians and peers to deliver seamless emergency and ICU care.

Why Join Us?

Overnight scheduling with flexibility in available shifts.

Exposure to advanced emergencies and ICU cases.

Supportive hospital culture centered on teamwork and professional growth.

Access to Thrive Pet Healthcare’s network, including CE opportunities, mentorship, and resources.

Benefits – our care in action We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

Compensation: $25-33/hr

Paid time off

including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.

Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

plus health savings account and flexible spending account.

Pet perks

include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.

Generously subsidized

backup and ongoing care support

for children, adults, and pets.

Mental health benefits

including coaching and therapy sessions.

401k with employer contribution

and no waiting period.

Continuing education and

development support

through our library of

free CE courses

and paid time off to complete.

Scholarship opportunities

and

student loan support

program.

and so much more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $25 – $33/hour-inclusive of shift differential. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.

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