Veterinary Technician - NOW EMPLOYEE-OWNED!

Veterinary Technician

Do you live for the fast-paced, unpredictable world of emergency and specialty medicine? Are you the one who stays cool under pressure, the one with the magic touch for patients and the technical skills to back it up?

If you're ready to use your powers for good—and work for a hospital where you're an owner, not just an employee—then we've got the mission for you.

Veterinary Specialty Center (VSC) in Bannockburn, Illinois, is on the hunt for passionate and dedicated Veterinary Technicians to join our league of extraordinary medical professionals. We're not just a cutting-edge, employee-owned hospital; we're a family of superheroes saving lives around the clock.

Why You'll Love Being a VSC Hero

• An Ownership Stake (On Us!): As an employee-owned company, you'll join our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). And the best part? The shares are completely free. There is no financial buy-in required; the only buy-in is your dedication and commitment to making VSC the best it can be with you as a part of it!
• You're the Heart of the Action: You won't just be "holding"—you'll be doing. You'll be the DVM's right hand, the patient's chief advocate, and the technical wizard making the saves happen. Your skills in anesthesia, critical care, diagnostics, and patient care will be put to the test and valued every single shift. This is where you get to practice at the top of your license.
• Your 'Super-Friends' Have Your Back: You'll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with a league of extraordinary, board-certified specialists, emergency DVMs, and a large team of fellow high-skill technicians and assistants. We are a culture built on collaboration and mutual respect. We've got your back so you can focus on doing what you do best.
• An Arsenal of Cutting-Edge 'Gadgets': Get your hands on the best tech in the biz! Our 78,000-square-foot "Hall of Justice" is loaded with everything you need to be successful: 3T MRI, 64-slice CT, digital radiography, portable ultrasound, oxygen cages, ventilator, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen, and much more. This is where your skills get to shine.
• Learn from the 'Masters': This isn't just a job; it's a place to grow. You'll have the invaluable opportunity to learn directly from our on-site specialists in critical care, radiology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, surgery, and so many more. Expand your knowledge and become a master of your craft.

Benefits:

• Generous Salary
• $2,000/yr Towards Your Student Loans Until Paid Off
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) mentorship and sponsorship support
• Freedom, Autonomy, and Input Into Patient Care and Treatment Plans
• Multiple Free CE Opportunities and CE Allowance
• Ownership Thinking Bonuses
• Employee Volunteer Program (we pay you to volunteer)
• Financial Hardship Loans (we help when you need it most)
• Quarterly Employee Social Events (bowling, zoo, baseball game, fall festival, etc.)
• On-site Bistro (fresh salads, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and incidentals)
• Holiday Pay
• Generous Overtime Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonuses
• Birthday and Anniversary Bonuses
• 401k Match Up to 3.5% When You Contribute 6%
• Health Insurance (domestic partnerships included)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Free Telehealth Services
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• License Fee Reimbursement
• Free Employee Assistance Program (financial, legal, and mental health services)
• Free Premium Scrubs/uniform

Please note: Starting wage may be higher than listed depending on your experience.

A little bit about us:

VSC is the first and only employee-owned specialty and emergency hospital in Illinois and only the second in the entire country! We have over 330 employees at our only location, which is about 40 minutes just outside of Chicago in Bannockburn, IL. We are extremely collaborative and foster a very active learning environment for our staff, residents, interns, and externs. Our specialties include surgery, rehabilitation and integrative medicine, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, anesthesia and pain management, radiology, neurology, oncology (medical and radiation), cardiology, dermatology, nephrology, and clinical pathology.

Join the fastest growing veterinary hospital and work alongside the most incredible team you could imagine; working side by side to provide unsurpassed patient care that is second to none. Veterinary Specialty Center was founded almost 50 years ago and has continued to be the industry leader in providing cutting-edge medicine in a kind and comforting environment.

Our hospital is a VECCS Level I facility and is one of only a few practices in the world to achieve LEVEL ONE Trauma Center Certification through ACVECC's Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT). We also believe in reinvesting in our team and referral community by offering the largest annual all-day free CE event in the midwest on the topics that matter most. Additionally, we uniquely offer high-flow oxygen, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, apheresis, brand new imaging modalities, and immunotherapy.

Requirements

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.00-34.00 per hour

Experience: Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Preferred)