
Veterinary Technician - Relief ER/ICU
- Elk Grove Village, IL
- $25.00-33.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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.
- 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 Thrive's national network of resources.
- A workplace that values transparency, professional development, and celebrating milestones.