Emergency Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinary Technician – ER/Urgent Care

Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle | Lisle, IL

Schedule: Full-Time | 4 evening shifts + 1 weekend shift weekly
Hours: Weeknights 4:00 PM–11:00 PM + one 12-hour weekend shift
Pay: $23–$30/hour, based on experience, credentials, and qualifications

When pets need emergency care, having a skilled and dependable technician makes all the difference. Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our small animal emergency team.

You’ll work alongside veterinarians and other veterinary professionals caring for patients who need immediate attention. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, stays calm in a busy environment, and wants to build or expand their emergency medicine skills.

You do not need previous emergency experience to apply. We welcome both credentialed and non-credentialed technicians who have a solid clinical foundation and are ready to learn.

• Full-time position

• Four evening shifts each week, 4:00 PM–11:00 PM

• One 12-hour weekend shift each week

• Weekend availability is required

• Some holidays are part of the schedule

• No overnight shifts

• Caring for hospitalized and emergency patients

• Administering treatments and medications

• Collecting blood and placing IV catheters

• Running in-house diagnostic testing

• Obtaining and positioning patients for radiographs

• Assisting with surgical procedures

• Monitoring patients under anesthesia

• Safely handling and restraining patients

• Keeping veterinarians updated on patient status

• Communicating with pet owners and providing care instructions

• Communicating with referring veterinary practices when needed

• Helping with reception or other hospital needs when necessary

• Keeping treatment areas and equipment clean, stocked, and organized

We’re looking for someone with at least one year of veterinary technician experience who is comfortable with the fundamentals of patient care.

You’ll be a good fit if you:

• Have hands-on veterinary technician experience

• Are comfortable with blood draws, IV catheter placement, restraint, and patient monitoring

• Have strong attention to detail

• Communicate well with teammates and clients

• Can stay organized while managing multiple priorities

• Enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-moving environment

• Are dependable and willing to jump in where needed

• Are interested in developing your emergency medicine skills

CVT/credentialed technicians are preferred, but non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply.

• Monthly bonus opportunities

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 24/7 mental health support

• Generous PTO

• Paid parental leave

• Holiday pay

• Annual scrub allowance

• RACE-approved continuing education platform

• 401(k) with employer match

• Team incentive programs

• Personal pet care discounts

If you’re looking for a veterinary technician position where you can use your clinical skills, work with a supportive team, and gain hands-on emergency experience without overnight shifts , we’d love to hear from you.

CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characte ristic protected by applicable law.