Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Veterinary Technician
Full-Time or Part-Time

We're excited to share that we've welcomed new leadership and are continuing to grow! Our hospital is a 7-day GP/urgent care practice that provides a dynamic mix of routine care and more complex cases, giving you the opportunity to build and expand your skillset.

With new management, a renewed focus on culture, and additional doctors joining this summer, we're building a team that prioritizes collaboration, mentorship, and work-life balance. We're looking to add veterinary professionals of who want to be part of a supportive, evolving environment where your growth truly matters.

Our team is large, experienced, and passionate about what we do-but just as importantly, we're committed to creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work. We emphasize open communication, respect, and community engagement, and we're intentional about fostering a positive culture where every team member feels valued.

If you're looking for a hospital that offers variety in cases, flexibility in scheduling, and a strong focus on development, this could be a great fit.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Flexible Scheduling: Designed to support work-life balance, including only 1 weekend per month rotation
• Strong Mentorship: Hands-on training and support across all experience levels
• Advanced Medicine Exposure: Orthopedic, internal medicine, reproduction, and soft tissue surgeries
• Cutting-Edge Services: Dental radiology, endoscopy, ultrasound, CT, and critical care cases
• Growing Team: New doctors joining this summer + opportunities to grow alongside the hospital
• Community-Focused: Active involvement and connection within the local community
• Positive Culture: Inclusive, respectful environment with a strong team-first mindset

What You'll Do

• Assist with exams, treatments, and patient care
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work
• Support surgery (prep, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery)
• Take radiographs (including dental)
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients
• Communicate clearly with clients and team members
• Maintain accurate medical records

What We're Looking For

• Veterinary Technicians, credentialed and non-credentialed 1-2yrs experience at minimum, preferred
• Strong technical and patient care skills (or willingness to learn and grow)
• Ability to multitask and stay calm in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, team-oriented mindset
• Passion for high-quality medicine and client care

What We Offer

• Compensation: $20-$30/hour, based on experience and credentials
• Competitive pay + performance-based raises
• Health insurance + dental, vision, life, disability
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA & FSA options
• Free telehealth services
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health, financial, legal)
• CE opportunities + CE allowance
• Mentorship and Penn Foster CVT sponsorship opportunities
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee pet care discount
• Uniform allowance
• Flexible scheduling

If you're looking to join a growing, community-focused hospital with strong mentorship, flexible scheduling, and a team that truly supports one another, we'd love to connect.

Address: 11205 W 183rd St, Orland Park, IL 60467

Hospital website:

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.