Emergency Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals • Aurora, IL

1d • $27 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 3 x 12-hour shifts. Day/1st shift. 7 am - 8pm with rotating weekends and minimal Holidays. Compensation: $ 27 - 35/hr and Pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. At VCA Aurora Animal Hospital , you’ll be part of a 24/7 emergency, specialty, and primary care hospital delivering advanced, team-based medicine. Our hospital features an Emergency & Critical Care department with a fully staffed ICU, providing continuous monitoring and treatment for critically ill patients. We practice medicine in a setting that closely mirrors human healthcare, with advanced diagnostics, specialty collaboration, and cutting-edge treatment capabilities. As a teaching-focused environment, you’ll work alongside experienced veterinarians, specialists, and technicians in a culture that prioritizes learning, mentorship, and high standards of care. The Role As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (ER/ICU) , you’ll play a critical role in patient care across emergency and specialty services. You’ll support a wide range of cases—from triage and stabilization to ongoing ICU care, while working alongside a highly skilled, collaborative emergency and specialty team. Why You’ll Love Working Here Work in an emergency & specialty setting with advanced cases Strong technician utilization—use your full skillset Collaborative environment with specialists Hands-on learning in a teaching-focused hospital Exposure to advanced diagnostics and critical care medicine

Requirements

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for high-quality, patient-centered care

Responsibilities

• Triage and assist in stabilizing emergency patients
• Provide advanced nursing care in ICU and critical care settings
• Administer medications, CRIs, and fluid therapy
• Perform diagnostics (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

• 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
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed