Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Schaumburg, IL
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Schaumburg, 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 daily responsibilities will include triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care nursing, all while maintaining a compassionate presence. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
- 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
- Excellent communication skills and ability to remain 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 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
- 401K match
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting 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
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack used
- Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
- Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
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