Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals•Savoy, IL

51d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Full-time Veterinary Technician at VCA Heritage Animal Hospital. About Our Hospital: At VCA Heritage Animal Hospital, you’ll join a 5-doctor team that focuses on providing high-quality veterinary care, including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education. The Role: As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion.

Requirements

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
Strong technical and clinical skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to high-quality patient care

Responsibilities

Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics
Place catheters and support patient treatments
Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up

Benefits

Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and PTO for credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
Leadership development and mentorship programs.
401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Access to legal resources for common legal services.
Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!