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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
29% of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
high
1152 stale, 2 reposted of 1,152 open
Hiring momentum
1618 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).

About this role

As an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician at VEG, you'll be on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling a variety of cases and providing critical support to both pets and their owners. Your responsibilities will include triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care nursing, all while maintaining a compassionate presence during stressful situations. This role emphasizes collaboration with a team to deliver high-quality care and offers opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as an employer.

What you need

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state of practice required
  • 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role
  • Basic computer skills and comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
  • Excellent communicator and calm under pressure
  • Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment

Nice to have

  • Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred
  • Experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred
  • VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus

What you get

  • Competitive compensation: $25–$51 per hour in base pay, including 401K match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one
  • Access to free therapy or counseling
  • Eligibility for equity after one year of full-time employment
  • $2,500/year travel stipend for full-time credentialed VEGgies
  • $1,000/year travel stipend for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary range mentioned beyond the hourly pay
  • Fast-paced environment may be challenging for some
  • Work involves exposure to strong or unpleasant odors
  • Requires physical stamina and ability to lift heavy weights

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