Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospital • Highland Park, IL

206d • $19 - $24

About The Position

VCA Cairo Animal Hospital in Highland Park, Il, seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our expanding hospital! Our goal is to offer caring veterinary services that promote the well-being and happiness of our animal patients. We achieve this by relying on our committed and compassionate team, who are dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and skilled at multitasking. Our Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) are dedicated to providing compassionate care to all of our patients.

Requirements

• Certified Veterinary Technician license.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with anesthesia monitoring.
• Knowledge of veterinary software systems.
• Additional certifications in veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures.
• Venipuncture and IVC placement.
• Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc.
• Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team.
• Recognize subtle change in clinical status.
• Discharge instructions with clients.
• Complete estimates, basic record keeping.
• Inducing, maintaining, and monitoring anesthesia for procedures.
• Recovering patients from anesthesia.
• Performing nursing care of all patients.
• Utilize monitoring equipment and recognize trends.
• Dentistry and dental radiographs.
• Pharmacy.
• Processing laboratory samples in-house and preparing laboratory samples for outside labs.
• Diagnostic Imaging.

Benefits

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options.
• Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• 100% employer-paid short-term protection.
• Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs.
• Sponsorships for Penn Foster and VTNE test prep.
• Discounted certifications and 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.
• 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance.
• Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
• Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree