Veterinary Technician - Relief ER/ICU

Description

Position at Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty & Emergency

Relief Veterinary Technician – Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER/TPH Hoffman Estates Specialty

Elk Grove Village, IL

Relief Opportunity – ER/ICU

Thrive Pet Healthcare’s Hoffman Estates Specialty & Emergency and Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty & Emergency hospitals are 24-hour facilities dedicated to Emergency and Intensive Care. Our hospitals provide life-saving medical treatment, advanced critical care, and compassionate support to patients and their families.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative, respectful, and supportive environment where veterinary technicians are empowered to grow their careers, elevate their skills, and make a real difference in the lives of pets and people.

This relief role is dedicated to Emergency and ICU departments only, with flexible opportunities available across both hospitals.

Compensation: $25–$33/hr; inclusive of shift differentials and experience

Relief technicians are required to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month, with no maximum limit on the number of shifts.

About You

As a Relief Veterinary Technician, you will play an essential role in our ER/ICU team. You bring a strong foundation of technical skills, a calm presence in high-pressure situations, and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. You are collaborative, adaptable, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Current LVT/CVT/RVT license (IL highly preferred-not required)
• Emergency/ICU experience preferred
• Strong anesthesia, triage, and nursing care skills
• Knowledge of infectious disease, CPR, and critical patient monitoring
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Role Responsibilities – ER/ICU Relief

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critical and emergency patients.
• Triage incoming cases and assist with stabilization and monitoring.
• Perform advanced anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, oxygen therapy, and assist in post-operative care.
• Accurately complete and maintain medical records.
• Perform and interpret in-house diagnostics; prepare and submit samples for reference testing.
• Support clients with clear, compassionate communication regarding patient status and discharge instructions.
• Use safe, fear-free handling techniques while maintaining a clean, organized treatment area.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and peers to deliver seamless emergency and ICU care.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible relief scheduling: minimum 2 shifts/month, no maximum.
• Exposure to a wide range of critical cases and advanced medicine.
• Supportive hospital culture focused on teamwork, learning, and growth.
• Opportunities to gain mentorship, CE support, and access Thrive’s national network of resources.
• A workplace that values transparency, professional development, and celebrating milestones.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.