Critical Care Veterinary Technician

believes that all veterinarians, pets and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief. We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor and dignity toward our patients, clients, and colleagues.

The Premier Veterinary Group in Chicago, IL is hiring a full- time Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and Critical Care Team! A Critical Care Technician is a high-level veterinary technician practicing at the top of their certification in their chosen specialty.

A Critical Care Technician exhibits clinical excellence, independence and leadership in their specialty and department.

Compensation :

$23-$29 / hr based on experience and skill level.

Benefits :

• Full-time benefits include service discounts, health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, flex spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance.
• We have a Veterinary Social Worker on staff who is available to employees and clients as needed.
• Tuition reimbursement and mentorship for AVTAA membership and VTS credentials

Qualifications :

• Credentialed CVT / RVT / LVT / LVMT preferred, but not required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in a high-volume ICU / Critical Care unit
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and active listening skills
• The ability to think critically, work well under pressure, and troubleshoot with a certain level of autonomy in situations that require swift decisions.
• Outstanding communication skills to promote effective clinical training, client communication, and team building

Responsibilities :

• Obtain and record detailed patient histories, perform physical examinations and patient observations.
• Perform basic to advanced anesthesia.
• Advanced understanding of patient diagnostic results and the ability to collaborate with veterinarian on plans for the next steps of care.
• Master detailed record keeping regarding patient history, condition, treatments, progress, and communications.
• Advanced knowledge of pharmacology, including medication / treatment protocols, mechanism of action, drug calculations and dosing, safe handling / use / disposal of medications, side effects, contraindications with other medications

Ready to take the next step on your career path at with Ethos Veterinary Health?

Apply today!

Chicago, IL

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals.

This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of 145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.

The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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