Veterinary Technician

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is growing our Primary Care Service (General Practice) and seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team! 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: $ 22 - 28/hr Starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts with rotating Satrudays. Requirements: 3 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 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Salary : $22 - $28