Certified Veterinary Technician-ER​/ICU

Veterinary Technician - Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER

Elk Grove Village, IL

Overnight Shift-Full-time

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

Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER is looking for a veterinary technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Technician, you thrive in fast‑paced emergency settings and bring both technical expertise and empathy to the patients and families you serve. You are a skilled multitasker, a strong communicator, and a collaborative team member who values both medical excellence and compassionate care.

• Current LVT/CVT/RVT license - preferred
• Emergency/ICU or critical care experience preferred
• Strong anesthesia, triage, and nursing care skills
• Knowledge of infectious disease, CPR, and advanced 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 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.

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!

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

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.

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

• Overnight scheduling with flexibility in available shifts
• Exposure to advanced emergency 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

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $27 - $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.