Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals • Aurora, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is expanding its Primary Care (General Practice) service and is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join its collaborative team. This role offers an opportunity for a technician who enjoys building client relationships, practicing high-quality medicine, and fully utilizing their technical skills in a supportive hospital environment. The Primary Care technicians at VCA Aurora Animal Hospital focus on preventative medicine, dentistry, anesthesia, and patient diagnostics, benefiting from the support of a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital for advanced care. The hospital is an emergency, specialty, and primary care facility serving the Aurora community, where teams collaborate across services to provide comprehensive care using advanced diagnostics, modern equipment, and progressive treatment options. VCA is committed to supporting its technicians through a progressive learning environment, encouraging continued skill development and career growth in veterinary medicine. VCA Animal Hospitals is a leader in veterinary care, a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide world-class medicine and hometown care to over four million pets annually, investing in cutting-edge tools, training, and technology. The company has 35,000 Associates, including nearly 7,000 veterinarians, nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians, and over 10,000 veterinary assistants.

Requirements

• Anesthesia experience
• 2+ years experience required
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Time management skill

Responsibilities

• Focus on preventative medicine, dentistry, anesthesia, and patient diagnostics
• Utilize a wide range of technical skills
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Patient assessments and assisting with physical examinations
• Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing
• Surgical preparation and assisting with procedures
• Maintaining sterile surgical conditions
• Anesthesia monitoring for soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures
• Dentistry and dental radiography
• Laser therapy treatments
• Pharmacy duties and medication preparation
• Providing discharge instructions and client education
• Assisting with post-operative patient care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and estimates
• Collaborate with technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive consistent, high-quality care

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Onsite Social Worker to support clients and employees
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) with corporate match
• 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