Veterinary Technician

Join a Team Where Your Skills Make a Difference at VCA Cairo Animal Hospital

Compensation: $18.50 - $28/hr based on licensure, experience, and skill set

Schedule: Full-time | 4 x 10-hour shifts with flexible scheduling

For over 40 years, we've been a trusted AAHA-accredited animal hospital providing wellness care, surgery, hospitalization, and appointment-based urgent care services. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional medicine while creating a supportive environment where technicians and assistants can fully utilize their skills and continue growing professionally.

Whether you enjoy anesthesia, dentistry, urgent care, inpatient nursing, or client education, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

What You'll Do:

As a valued member of our technical team, you'll work alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians to provide high-quality patient care, including:

• Assisting doctors with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Administering medications and treatments
• Monitoring hospitalized patients and recognizing changes in patient status
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Dentistry and dental radiography
• Diagnostic imaging
• Laboratory sample collection and processing
• Pharmacy duties and medication preparation
• Client education and discharge instructions
• Medical record documentation and treatment estimates

Benefits of Joining VCA Animal Hospital:

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
• Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
• Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University, which includes RACE-approved courses.
• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
• Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb's.
• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
• Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year's salary.
• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

What We're Looking For: 1+ years of experience with anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and dentistry; passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care; commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Apply Today

We know veterinary professionals are busy, which is why our application process is quick, mobile-friendly, and takes only a few minutes to complete. Join a hospital where your technical skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your patients receive the highest standard of care.

Location: 1170 Park Avenue W., Highland Park, IL, 60035

If you are a current associate, you will 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!