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Premier Veterinary Group in Chicago, IL is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency/ICU team. Premier Veterinary Group believes that all veterinarians, pets, and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief.  We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor, and dignity toward our clients, colleagues, and each other.

Premier Veterinary Group by Ethos believes that all veterinary professionals, pets and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief.  We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor and dignity toward our clients, colleagues and each other.                                      

This role represents an exciting opportunity for the motivated, highly trained veterinary nurse that is seeking a challenging position dedicated to quality patient care. Experience delivering high quality patient care and customer service is required. Completion of an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program and certification in the state of Illinois is highly desired but not required. 

Schedule and Compensation: 

• Pay range $22-28/hr depending on experience

• Up to $5/hr shift differential is available!

• Anticipated schedule will be rotating weekly; Thursday, Friday and Saturday and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

• Exact schedule and shifts will be discussed further during interview process 

Responsibilities: 

• Triage and take complete histories on incoming patients

• Assisting with managing the flow between clients and patients

• Execute treatment plans correctly and use of hospital information system and digital treatment sheets

• Provide excellent nursing care efficiently and accurately

• Proper handling, completion of paperwork, and submission of all laboratory samples.

• Produce quality digital radiographs safely and efficiently.

• Assisting the DVMs and other members of the medical teams in procedures and treatments

• Anesthetizing, maintaining, monitoring and recovering patients perioperatively. Must be proficient in drug and CRI calculations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above listed responsibilities satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. 

Skills and Experience:

• Proper animal restraint

• Peripheral catheter placement and properly securing them

• Venipuncture

• Knowledge of various routes of drug administration

• Calculation and administration of fluids and medications

• Aseptic surgical area preparation

• Work well under pressure and during high levels of strss

• Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask

• Strong computer skills and ability to problem solve

• Exhibit compassion and empathy towards clients, rDVMs and team members

• Flexible working hours

• Out-going personality and works well individually and in a team setting

• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds

•  Educational Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent

• 2 years of related job experience

• Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician

Benefits of Working at Premier Veterinary Group

Compensation is based on experience and skill level. Full-time benefits include health with an optional 100% employer paid plan, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com. .

Ethos Veterinary Health 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, Ethos Veterinary Health 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.

 Ethos Veterinary Health 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.

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