Oncology Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing Education Allowance

WOOF University CE opportunities

Job summary

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital in Aurora, IL is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Medical Oncology Service. This full‑time position offers 4 × 10‑hour weekday shifts with no weekend requirements, and opportunities to work with board‑certified oncologists on advanced cancer care.

You will assist with oncology appointments, diagnostics, chemotherapy, anesthesia, and patient recovery, while educating clients and collaborating with specialists across departments.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) required.
• Experience with oncology, chemotherapy, and anesthesia preferred.
• Proficient in monitoring and patient care in a veterinary setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oncology appointments, diagnostics, chemotherapy, and advanced treatments.
• Safely administer and monitor chemotherapy while following safety protocols.
• Provide anesthesia, sedation, monitoring, and recovery for advanced procedures.
• Place IV catheters, collect samples, administer medications, and care for patients.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Educate and support clients throughout their pet's treatment journey.
• Collaborate with specialists across departments to ensure outstanding care.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Chemotherapy administration

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Tools

Anesthetic monitoring equipment

Job description

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our growing Medical Oncology Service! Schedule: Full-Time opportunities available, 4 x 10-hour weekday shifts, no scheduled weekends. Compensation: $23–33/hour. Starting pay is determined by licensure, skill set, and years of experience.

Why Join VCA Aurora's Medical Oncology Team?

As a Medical Oncology Veterinary Technician, you’ll work alongside two board‑certified Medical Oncologists and a board‑certified Radiation Oncologist, providing compassionate care to pets throughout every stage of their cancer journey. You’ll build lasting relationships with patients and their families while utilizing advanced treatments and cutting‑edge medicine in a collaborative specialty environment.

What You'll Do

• Assist with oncology appointments, diagnostics, chemotherapy, and advanced treatments.
• Safely administer and monitor chemotherapy while following safety protocols.
• Be proficient in anesthesia, sedation, anesthetic monitoring, and patient recovery for advanced procedures.
• Place IV catheters, collect laboratory samples, administer medications, and provide exceptional nursing care.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Educate and support clients throughout their pet's treatment journey.
• Collaborate with specialists across multiple departments to provide outstanding patient care.

What We're Looking For

Strong technical skills, especially in placing IVCs, anesthesia, sedation, and anesthetic monitoring.

Compassionate, detail‑oriented, and excited to learn and grow in specialty medicine.

A team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Innovative Associate health and well‑being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Professional Development
• Continuing Education Allowance and paid time off
• WOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
• Discover Additional Benefits
• Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

Benefits

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!

About VCA

At VCA, we are passionate about delivering world‑class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community‑focused approach. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we are committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

Location: 2600 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506

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.