Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating dba VCA
  • Westmont, Illinois
  • $21–$26 Per Hour
  • Autofill and Review
3 days ago

Job Description

VCA West Suburban Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our exceptional team! 

Schedule: Full-time opp with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation 

$21.00 – $26.00/hourPay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials. 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:  

Surgery-Focused Opportunity:We're looking for a skilled technician who thrives in a surgical environment and has a strong interest in anesthesia, patient monitoring, and perioperative nursing care. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our veterinarians while supporting a wide variety of surgical procedures.

Collaborative & Supportive Team:Join a dedicated group of professionals who value mentorship, teamwork, and high-quality patient care. We foster an environment where technicians are empowered to utilize their skills, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Advanced Patient Care:Our hospital is equipped to support comprehensive medical and surgical care, allowing technicians to fully utilize their technical and nursing skills while providing exceptional patient outcomes.

Unique Caseload:In addition to caring for dogs and cats, our team also works with exotic and pocket pets, providing a diverse and rewarding clinical experience.

Established Community Presence:For more than 60 years, we have built lasting relationships with our clients by providing compassionate care, client education, and exceptional service.

The Opportunity 

As a Veterinary Technician,you’llplay an essential role in patient care and client experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys hands-on nursing care, teamwork, and continuing to grow their skills in a supportive environment. 

WhatYou’llDo 

  • Assist with a variety of surgical procedures and treatments
  • Calculate, induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients
  • Monitor vital signs and respond appropriately throughout surgical procedures
  • Provide exceptional perioperative nursing care and patient advocacy
  • Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, and dental radiographs
  • Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
  • Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
  • Obtain patient histories, exams/TPR, and vaccines
  • Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and at-home care
  • Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
  • Support a collaborative team environment focused on outstanding patient care

WhatWe’reLooking For 

  • Strong anesthesia knowledge and surgical nursing experience

  • Confidence monitoring patients under anesthesia and during recovery
  • Experience with dental procedures and dental radiographs

Total Rewards 

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include: 

Health & Well-being 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

  • 401(k) with company match 

  • Paid vacation and sick time 

  • Paid parental leave 

  • Infertility and gender affirmation benefits 

  • Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health 

  • Financial wellness tools including Vault 

Professional Development 

  • Continuing Education allowance and PTO

  • WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities 

  • Opportunities toparticipatein Clinical Studies programs 

Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

About VCA 

At VCA Animal Hospitals,we’repassionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health,we’recommitted to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them. 

Your Next Career Step Starts Here 

Whetheryou’reready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you.We’dlove to meet you—apply today. 

Location: 518 N Warwick Ave, Westmont, IL 60559

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWestmont, Illinois
Salary$21–$26 Per Hour

Skills

  • Anesthesiologyunmatched
  • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
  • Clinical Medicineunmatched
  • Clinical Trialunmatched
  • Customer Experienceunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Trainingunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Home Careunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Medical Office Administrationunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Medication Administrationunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Perioperative Nursingunmatched
  • Radiographyunmatched
  • Specimen Collectionunmatched
  • Specimens/Samplesunmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched
  • Vaccinationunmatched
  • Veterinary Hospitalunmatched
  • Veterinary Medicineunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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