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

At Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, 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.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions - all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care-and we are united by a shared set of values.

• Service - delivering exceptional service
• Empathy - leading with care
• Accountability - achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy - be a source of light
• Exploration - learn to fuel growth
• Team - connect for success

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.

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? Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

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

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

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