Overview
Veterinary Technician Jobs in Aurora, IL at VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is growing our Primary Care Service (GP) and seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team!
We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician who has a passion for surgery, dentals, and anesthesia!
Overall Responsibility: The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
Venipuncture, IV catheter placements, and laboratory/diagnostic duties
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Surgical preparation and assisting in surgery
Maintaining proper sterile conditions
Anesthesia monitoring for soft tissue procedures and dentals
Dentistry and dental radiographs
Maintain patient records and complete estimates, and basic record keeping.
Assisting with postoperative care of the patient
Pharmacy
Laser therapy
Discharge instructions with clients
Work with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive the best possible care and communicate frequently with the team.
Compensation: $ 23 – 25/hr
Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities are available.
Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts.
Requirements:
2+ years experience as a Veterinary Technician
Anesthesia experience, 2+ years experience required
Experience with soft tissue and dental procedures with canines and felines
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Time management skill
Who We Are:
VCA Aurora is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and provides a wide range of specialty, critical care, emergency service, and primary care. We offer a team approach to veterinary medicine where specialists work together to provide the most advanced care possible for every patient utilizing the newest diagnostic equipment and therapeutic techniques.
We provide a progressive learning environment to guide your career path, an encourage technicians to utilize their technical skills to broaden their abilities.
Benefits of joining the VCA Aurora Team!
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
Location: 2600 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506
Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you!
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: 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!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
Title: Veterinary Technician
Company: VCA Animal Hospitals
Location: Aurora, IL
