About this role
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay: $28–$35/hr (based on experience, skills, and credentials)
Work-Life Balance: Full-time schedule, 4 x 10-hour weekday shifts. (Monday - Thursday)
State-of-the-Art Facility: Work with advanced diagnostics like MRI, CT, myelograms, and CSF taps in a cutting-edge, growing hospital
Team Culture: Join a supportive, specialized team where your expertise and growth are valued
What You’ll Do:
Assist in neurological examinations and diagnostic procedures (MRI, CT, myelograms, CSF taps)
Perform pre-operative anesthesia planning, calculate drug dosages, and administer medications
Monitor anesthesia during surgeries and ensure patient safety
Provide pre- and post-operative care, including IVC placement, intubation, and patient recovery
Maintain detailed and accurate patient and surgical records
Communicate effectively with clients about treatment plans and procedures
Perform or be trained in advanced skills
Collaborate seamlessly with other departments to ensure top-quality patient care
Qualifications:
2+ years of clinical experience as a Veterinary Technician
Strong knowledge of anesthesia protocols, patient monitoring, and surgical preparation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for learning, growing, and contributing to a dynamic specialty team
Benefits of joining the VCA Aurora Team!
- Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
- Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
- Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
- Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-
- Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
- Our hospital has a Technician Training and Development Coordinator, who works closely with all Technicians and Assistants to provide aid in development, help set goals, and push our team to greatness
- Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
- Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
- Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
- Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
- Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
- Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
- On-Site Social Worker: We are proud to have an on-site social worker for our associates and our clients.
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
- Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
- Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
- Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Whether you are a highly experienced technician or a newcomer to specialty veterinary medicine, apply today! We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 2600 West Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506
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.Other facts
About VCA Animal Hospitals
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 general practice to emergency 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 430 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.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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What you'll do
- Assist in neurological examinations and diagnostic procedures, perform anesthesia planning, and monitor anesthesia during surgeries. Provide pre- and post-operative care while maintaining detailed patient records and communicating with clients.
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