Veterinary Technician
National Veterinary Associates (NVA)Group
Illinois Posted
- $20.00 to $30.00 per hour
- Full time
- Flexible Scheduling
- ER / ECC
- Credential preferred
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, CE allowance, Pet care discount, Uniform allowance
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About this job
City: Orland Park
State: Illinois
Hospital Name: Midwest Animal Hospital
Job Type: Veterinary Technician
Employment Type: Permanent
Veterinary Technician
Full-Time or Part-Time
We’re excited to share that we’ve welcomed new leadership and are continuing to grow! Our hospital is a 7-day GP/urgent care practice that provides a dynamic mix of routine care and more complex cases, giving you the opportunity to build and expand your skillset.
With new management, a renewed focus on culture, and additional doctors joining this summer, we’re building a team that prioritizes collaboration, mentorship, and work-life balance. We’re looking to add veterinary professionals of who want to be part of a supportive, evolving environment where your growth truly matters.
Our team is large, experienced, and passionate about what we do—but just as importantly, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work. We emphasize open communication, respect, and community engagement, and we’re intentional about fostering a positive culture where every team member feels valued.
If you’re looking for a hospital that offers variety in cases, flexibility in scheduling, and a strong focus on development, this could be a great fit.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Flexible Scheduling: Designed to support work-life balance, including only 1 weekend per month rotation
- Strong Mentorship: Hands-on training and support across all experience levels
- Advanced Medicine Exposure: Orthopedic, internal medicine, reproduction, and soft tissue surgeries
- Cutting-Edge Services: Dental radiology, endoscopy, ultrasound, CT, and critical care cases
- Growing Team: New doctors joining this summer + opportunities to grow alongside the hospital
- Community-Focused: Active involvement and connection within the local community
- Positive Culture: Inclusive, respectful environment with a strong team-first mindset
What You’ll Do
- Assist with exams, treatments, and patient care
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work
- Support surgery (prep, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery)
- Take radiographs (including dental)
- Provide nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients
- Communicate clearly with clients and team members
- Maintain accurate medical records
What We’re Looking For
- Veterinary Technicians, credentialed and non-credentialed 1-2yrs experience at minimum, preferred
- Strong technical and patient care skills (or willingness to learn and grow)
- Ability to multitask and stay calm in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, team-oriented mindset
- Passion for high-quality medicine and client care
What We Offer
- Compensation: $20–$30/hour, based on experience and credentials
- Competitive pay + performance-based raises
- Health insurance + dental, vision, life, disability
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA & FSA options
- Free telehealth services
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health, financial, legal)
- CE opportunities + CE allowance
- Mentorship and Penn Foster CVT sponsorship opportunities
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee pet care discount
- Uniform allowance
- Flexible scheduling
If you’re looking to join a growing, community-focused hospital with strong mentorship, flexible scheduling, and a team that truly supports one another, we’d love to connect.
Address: 11205 W 183rd St, Orland Park, IL 60467
Hospital website: https://midwesthospital.com/
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Listed pay $20.00 to $30.00 per hour ($41,600 to $62,400 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 12% above the Illinois median of $22.33 an hour for vet techs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet tech pay guide
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