Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals • Westmont, IL

40d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA West Suburban Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their exceptional team. This hospital is fully equipped to support comprehensive patient care and provides care for a variety of exotic pets, offering a unique opportunity to broaden skills and experience. The hospital has a client-centered philosophy and a strong reputation for excellence and personalized veterinary care, built over 60 years of service. The schedule is full-time with rotating Saturdays. VCA Animal Hospitals is passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, they are committed to helping their teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

Requirements

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
• Strong surgical and dental skills
• Comfortable working with canines, felines, exotic and pocket pets

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, and dental radiographs
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the veterinarian
• Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and procedures
• Obtain patient histories and monitor hospitalized patients
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and at-home care
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Support teammates in delivering exceptional patient and client care

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
• Financial wellness tools including Vault
• Continuing Education allowance and PTO
• WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

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