Emergency Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals • Aurora, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At VCA Aurora Animal Hospital, you’ll be part of a 24/7 emergency, specialty, and primary care hospital providing advanced, team-based veterinary medicine. Our Emergency & Critical Care department includes a fully staffed ICU dedicated to continuous monitoring and treatment of critically ill patients. We practice a level of medicine comparable to human healthcare, with advanced diagnostics, specialty collaboration, and cutting-edge treatment options. As a teaching-focused hospital, you’ll work alongside experienced veterinarians, specialists, and credentialed technicians in an environment that prioritizes mentorship, learning, and high clinical standards. As a Veterinary Technician in Emergency & Critical Care, you will play a vital role in patient care across both emergency and ICU settings. You will support cases ranging from triage and stabilization to intensive ongoing critical care, working closely with a collaborative ER and specialty team.

Requirements

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to become credentialed (VTNE eligible)
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for high-quality, patient-centered critical care

Responsibilities

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients
• Provide advanced nursing care in ICU and critical care settings
• Administer medications, CRIs, and fluid therapy
• Perform diagnostic testing (lab work, imaging, sample collection)
• Assist with advanced procedures (central lines, transfusions, oxygen therapy)
• Communicate with clients during high-stress situations with empathy and clarity
• Collaborate closely with ER doctors, specialists, and support staff

Benefits

• Health & Well-being Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Continuing Education Allowance and paid time off
• WOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
• medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees