Veterinary Technician
$21 - $26 per hourVCA Animal Hospitals
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/hour
Pay 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'll play 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.
What You'll Do
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
What We're Looking 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
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About VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
Your Next Career Step Starts Here
Whether you're ready 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'd love to meet you-apply today.
Location: 518 N Warwick Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
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!
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
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