Veterinary Technician â Relief ER/ICU
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Job Location:
Elk Grove Village, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 25 - 33
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
Relief Veterinary Technician Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER/TPH Hoffman Estates Specialty
Elk Grove Village IL
Relief Opportunity ER/ICU
Thrive Pet Healthcares Hoffman Estates Specialty & Emergency and Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty & Emergency hospitals are 24-hour facilities dedicated to Emergency and Intensive Care. Our hospitals provide life-saving medical treatment advanced critical care and compassionate support to patients and their families.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative respectful and supportive environment where veterinary technicians are empowered to grow their careers elevate their skills and make a real difference in the lives of pets and people.
This relief role is dedicated to Emergency and ICU departments only with flexible opportunities available across both hospitals.
Compensation: $25$33/hr; inclusive of shift differentials and experience
Relief technicians are required to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month with no maximum limit on the number of shifts.
About You
As a Relief Veterinary Technician you will play an essential role in our ER/ICU team. You bring a strong foundation of technical skills a calm presence in high-pressure situations and a commitment to compassionate high-quality care. You are collaborative adaptable and thrive in fast-paced environments.
Qualifications
- Current LVT/CVT/RVT license (IL highly preferred-not required)
- Emergency/ICU experience preferred
- Strong anesthesia triage and nursing care skills
- Knowledge of infectious disease CPR and critical patient monitoring
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Role Responsibilities ER/ICU Relief
- Provide high-quality nursing care to critical and emergency patients.
- Triage incoming cases and assist with stabilization and monitoring.
- Perform advanced anesthesia induction and monitoring.
- Administer medications IV fluids CRIs oxygen therapy and assist in post-operative care.
- Accurately complete and maintain medical records.
- Perform and interpret in-house diagnostics; prepare and submit samples for reference testing.
- Support clients with clear compassionate communication regarding 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.
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 youll be able to make connections access opportunities and find support with ease.
Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.
Why Join Us
- Flexible relief scheduling: minimum 2 shifts/month no maximum.
- Exposure to a wide range of critical cases and advanced medicine.
- Supportive hospital culture focused on teamwork learning and growth.
- Opportunities to gain mentorship CE support and access Thrives national network of resources.
- A workplace that values transparency professional development and celebrating milestones.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network of veterinary clinics, including emergency vets, urgent care vets, primary care vets, and specialty vets.
