Licensed Veterinary Technician — Equine Hospital

Job overview

The Licensed Veterinary Technician role is onsite in Wauconda, IL, at Chicago Equine Medical Center. Compensation is $21.35–$27 per hour. The hospital provides advanced surgical, medical, and reproductive services for horses and is part of PetVet Care Centers. The technician supports hospital operations by providing patient care, assisting with examinations and procedures, maintaining records and supplies, and helping ensure a safe and humane environment for equine patients.

What you'll do

• Conduct examinations and diagnostic procedures
• take vital signs and collect samples
• administer medications and vaccines as directed
• assist with examinations and operations
• care for and observe patients
• maintain medical records, equipment, and inventory
• communicate patient status to owners as directed
• prepare and sanitize clinical areas.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed veterinary technician

equine

veterinary care

horse hospital

patient care

surgical support

rotating shifts

overnight shift

wauconda il

petvet care centers

$21.35–$27/hr

sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• continuing education stipends and career development resources
• hardship relief fund
• sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience.

Why this role

The schedule is full-time with rotating shifts, approximately four 10-hour shifts per week, including one required overnight shift per week. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 is offered based on experience as a credentialed veterinary technician.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.