Certified Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician, Emergency and Critical CareLocation: Chicago, ILSchedule: Per Diem | Choose Your Own Shifts! Compensation: $25-35/hr for Certified Veterinary Technicians | $35-45/hr for VTS Credentialed Team Members Why Join Premier Veterinary Group, Chicago?At Premier Veterinary Group Chicago, you'll be part of a collaborative team that delivers exceptional emergency and specialty care using advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment. Work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians in a hospital that values mentorship, continuous learning, and practicing at the top of your license. We foster a supportive, team-first culture where every contribution is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community every day.In Your Day-To-Day, You Will: Triage and take complete histories on incoming patients Assisting with managing the flow between clients and patients Execute treatment plans correctly and use of hospital information system and digital treatment sheets Provide excellent nursing care efficiently and accurately Proper handling, completion of paperwork, and submission of all laboratory samples. Produce quality digital radiographs safely and efficiently. Assisting the DVMs and other members of the medical teams in procedures and treatments Anesthetizing, maintaining, monitoring and recovering patients perioperatively. Must be proficient in drug and CRI calculations. What You Bring:  Proper animal restraint Peripheral catheter placement and properly securing them Venipuncture Knowledge of various routes of drug administration Calculation and administration of fluids and medications Aseptic surgical area preparation Work well under pressure and during high levels of strss Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask Strong computer skills and ability to problem solve Exhibit compassion and empathy towards clients, referral partner hospitals, and team members Flexible working hours Out-going personality and works well individually and in a team setting Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages is a plus  Educational Requirements: High School education or equivalent 2 years of related job experience Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician Premier Veterinary Group 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.Surrounding AreasOur Chicago hospital is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout Chicago's North Side and the surrounding suburbs, including: Irving Park Avondale North Center Roscoe Village Albany Park Logan Square Lakeview Lincoln Square Ravenswood Bucktown Wicker Park Portage Park Jefferson Park Old Irving Park Belmont Cragin North Park Edgebrook Lincoln Park Andersonville Edgewater Skokie Norridge Harwood Heights Park Ridge Morton Grove Evanston Northfield Northbrook About Ethos Veterinary Health  Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest  level, together.  Join Us  At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!  Equal Opportunity Employer  Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,  color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,  veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on  qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.