ER Veterinary Technician

Job Description

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 (5+year) ER Veterinary Technicians ready for various shifts including (but not limited to) morning, afternoon, holiday, swing and weekend positions at our hospital.


About Us:
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 20-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 , a large canine hospitalization ward and separated feline ward and 20 exam rooms! We offer in house abdominal and echocardiograms through our in house Ultrasound technician and more!


What you Can Expect:
Great Learning Opportunities
Strong Partnerships
Giving back to the community
Team Appreciation


What We Expect:
Compassionate
Positive Attitude
Hard Working
Adaptability
Team Player


Open and flexible schedule


Required Skills:
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
Mandatory holiday shifts
Full time opportunities
Flexible shifts ranging 6-hours to 12 hours


Benefits for full time employees:
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k (Available for Full-Time & Part-Time Employees)
• Weekend Pay Differential (Available for Full-Time & Part-Time Employees)
• Employee Pet Discounts (Available for Full-Time & Part-Time Employees)
• CE Allowance & Uniforms Provided
• EAP, Anniversary & Birthday Gifts, Employee Engagement Events


Salary: $23-29 dependant on experience/knowledge

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.