Anesthesiology, Animal Care, CPR Certification, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Communication Skills, Critical Care, Customer Support/Service, Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine, Hospital, Infectious Diseases, Intensive Care, Leadership, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medicine, Mentoring, Mobile Applications, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Record Keeping, Team Player, Triage Nursing, Veterinary Medicine
Description
Relief Certified Veterinary Technician – Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER/Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists
Elk Grove Village, IL/Hofman Estates, IL
Relief Opportunity – ER/ICU
Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty & Emergency/Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists are looking to add a relief CVT to our team. 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 on our ER/ICU teams. 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 (preferred- NOT required)
- Emergency/ICU experience HIGHLY 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.
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.