Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Buffalo Grove, IL
On-siteBuffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeAssociates DegreeVeterinaryLarge
Full TimeAssociates DegreeLargeVeterinary
Job Summary
Conduct triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care nursing for a wide range of emergency cases from minor to complex. Deliver IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions, and advanced procedures including central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds, and sample collection while managing patient monitoring and emotional support for pet parents. Perform CPR and maintain steady, compassionate presence during critical moments, collaborating with doctors to shape care plans from admission to discharge. Work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis in a fast-paced, noisy environment with strong odors.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program
- Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role
- Basic computer skills
- Comprehension of practice management software
- Electronic medical record keeping
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours
- Ability to kneel
- Ability to work on the floor
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own
- Ability to support up to 40 kg with assistance
- Willingness to work in a noisy environment
- Willingness to work with strong or unpleasant odors
- Availability to work nights
- Availability to work weekends
- Availability to work holidays
- Ability to work on a rotating basis
- Ability to work on an as needed basis
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in emergency medicine
- Experience in specialty medicine
- VTS in ECC
- VTS in internal medicine
- VTS in anesthesia/analgesia
- Empathetic approach
- People-centric approach
- Sense of humility
- Strong sense of ownership over work
- Responsibility for outcomes
- Commitment to achieving long-term, impactful results
- Curious nature
- Insightful questioning
- Continuous seeking of opportunities to learn and grow skills and knowledge
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