Certified Veterinary Technician- Emergency

Certified Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists – Hoffman Estates is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency team. The position is full‑time, overnight shift, three days per week (Th/Fr/Sat).

• Support emergency veterinarians to deliver quality care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized health concerns, medications, and additional treatments.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records using practice systems.
• Obtain client health history and information; maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow protocols, and keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean, sterile, and organized.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

• Preferred: CVT, CVT‑eligible, CVT student; CVT not required.
• Clinical background in ER or urgent care veterinary medicine required.
• Anesthesia experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical treatments (e.g., CRI setup/maintenance, NG tubes, central line placement, glucose curves, post‑surgical care, oxygen‑dependent patients, blocked cats).
• Strong knowledge of infectious diseases and systemic disorders.
• Accurate performance of routine in‑house laboratory procedures, specimen collection, preparation, and handling per hospital protocols.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of laboratory testing and required samples.
• Ability to articulate professional veterinary verbiage while maintaining a medical record.
• High level of communication with clients and referral partners.
• Understanding of basic emergency care including CPR.
• Motivation and initiative to help teammates in any situation.

• Access to a free library of continuing education courses – Thrive U.
• Live virtual workshops to develop leadership skills.
• Program to teach fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• AVMA‑CVTEA accreditation and distance‑learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

• Compensation $25‑32 per hour.
• Paid time off, including 8 weeks of full‑pay parental leave and bereavement.
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus HSA and FSA.
• Pet perks: free exams, discounts on products and services at all Thrive locations.
• Subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401(k) program.
• Continuing education and development support through free CE courses and paid time off.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an hourly rate starting at $25‑32.