Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Veterinary Technician, Emergency
Location: Mundelein, IL
Schedule: Per Diem | 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift Available |  Choose when you work... and when you don't! 
Compensation: $22-30/hr + (Dependent On Experience) | Applicable Shift Differential +$5/hr for Overnights

Why Join Premier Veterinary Group, Mundelein
At  Premier Veterinary Group Mundelein , you'll be part of a collaborative team where your skills, compassion, and dedication make a real difference every day. Our brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital provides the advanced technology, equipment, and resources you need to deliver exceptional patient care while continuing to grow your clinical expertise. You'll work alongside experienced emergency clinicians, a board-certified surgeon, and a supportive team that values mentorship, teamwork, and continuous learning. Whether you're caring for urgent cases or assisting with advanced procedures, every shift offers opportunities to expand your skills and make a lasting impact on the lives of pets and their families.

In Your Day-To-Day, You Will

• Triage incoming emergency patients, assess their condition, and partner with veterinarians to develop diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Deliver exceptional nursing care by completing treatments, monitoring hospitalized patients, and recognizing changes in patient status to ensure timely intervention.
• Collect and process diagnostic samples, utilize advanced imaging, and assist with a variety of medical procedures to support accurate diagnoses and patient care.
• Safely administer, monitor, and recover patients from sedation and anesthesia while providing attentive care throughout every stage of their procedure.
• Help maintain the flow and organization of the Emergency and Critical Care department, ensuring patients receive efficient, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate compassionately with clients by providing updates, answering questions, educating them on treatment plans, and supporting them through patient admissions and discharges.
• Collaborate with a skilled team of veterinarians and technicians to provide exceptional care for every patient while advocating for their comfort and well-being.

What You Bring

• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred, but candidates of all experience levels are encourage to apply, including veterinary technician students
• Previous experience in veterinary medicine with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• A positive, team-first attitude and the ability to collaborate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client care teams.
• Strong self-motivation with the ability to prioritize tasks, work efficiently, and take initiative in a dynamic hospital setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate, client-focused approach and the ability to adapt your communication to a variety of situations.
• Sound technical knowledge and a commitment to following medical protocols, hospital policies, and best practices while continuously growing your clinical skills.
• A desire to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact as part of a collaborative team dedicated to outstanding patient care.

Full-Time Perks & Benefits 

• Ask us about our Penn Foster sponsorship program that is designed to support you in achieving veterinary technician licensure!
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms
• Generous CE Allowance
• Professional development assistance
• Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing
• Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms
• Veterinary Social Worker on site!

*Per Diem employees are not eligible to receive full-time benefits. 

Join Premier Veterinary Group Mundelein during an exciting time of growth! In early 2025, we opened the doors to our brand-new, 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital, designed to support exceptional patient care and an outstanding team experience. Our collaborative team of veterinarians and support staff is passionate about delivering high-quality urgent veterinary care while building meaningful relationships with pets, their families, and one another. If you're looking for a workplace that values teamwork, compassion, and professional growth, you'll find your next opportunity at Premier Mundelein.

Surrounding Areas
Premier Veterinary Group Mundelein is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout
Lake County and Chicago's northern suburbs, including:

• Libertyville
• Vernon Hills
• Hawthorn Woods
• Long Grove
• Grayslake
• Lake Zurich
• Buffalo Grove
• Lincolnshire
• Wauconda
• Deerfield
• Kildeer
• Gurnee
• Round Lake
• Lake Forest
• Highland Park
• Northbrook
• Palatine
• Arlington Heights
• Barrington
• Cary
• Crystal Lake
• McHenry
• Antioch
• Waukegan
• Kenosha, WI

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. 



 
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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.
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