Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Overview

Are you an experienced veterinary technician who loves the thrill of emergency medicine and not knowing what is going to come in next? Are you organized, dependable and ready to flex the skill set you've been cultivating since the start of your career? If so, NVA Animal Medical Center of Plainfield wants to see your resume!

Job Description

We are seeking flexible, well-rounded experienced (3+ year) ER Veterinary Technicians lead for various shifts including morning, afternoon, holiday, swing and weekend positions at our hospital.

NVA Animal Medical Center of Plainfield provides urgent care for pets who are sick or injured when their primary care veterinarian is closed or overwhelmed. We service the entire Southwest suburbs of Chicago and our growing 19-doctor practice not only offers emergency services, but we also offer ER surgical services such as caesarians, ingested foreign body removal, GDV surgery, laceration repair and any other procedures that cannot wait until the primary care veterinarian's office is open and available.

We utilize digital radiography, in-house laboratory and blood typing, isolation ward and two surgical suites. We had our GRAND OPENING:
August 1st, 2023 that is equipped with 2 state of the art surgical suites, dual dental suites, 2 isolation wards for canines and a separated feline isolation ward, a large canine hospitalization ward and separated feline ward and 20 exam rooms! We offer in house abdominal and focused Ultrasounds through our in house Ultrasound technician and more!

• Great Learning Opportunities
• Strong Partnerships
• Giving back to the community
• Team Appreciation

• Compassionate
• Positive Attitude
• Hard Working
• Adaptability
• Team Player

• Phlebotomy & catheter placement
• Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique
• Anesthesia monitoring proficiency
• Perioperative surgical nursing skills
• ICU nursing skills
• Experience operating fluid pumps and maintaining IV sets
• Triage skills
• Emergency Medicine skills to include CPR proficiency

Day Clinic Hours Are 6am-10pm 7 days a week. Daytime, afternoon, swing and weekend shifts available. Flexible shift lengths during mandatory holiday shifts. Full time opportunities. Flexible shifts ranging 6-hours to 12 hours.

• Paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short/Long term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account/Flex Spending Account
• 401k (available for full time & part time employees)
• Weekend Pay Differential (available for full time & part time employees)
• Employee Pet Discount (available for full time & part time employees)

Salary: TBD dependent on experience/knowledge. Hourly between $19-25

• 13813 S. Rt 59, Plainfield IL

• Provide emergency care to animals, including administering CPR and IV insertion as needed.
• Perform animal catheterization and assist in critical care procedures within the ICU.
• Utilize veterinary terminology and knowledge of animal anatomy to assess and treat patients.
• Handle and restrain animals safely during examinations and treatments.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and other staff to ensure optimal patient care and recovery.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist in laboratory procedures as required.