Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Chicago is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or recent graduate to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality feline care, assisting with various medical procedures, and contributing to a supportive work environment. With a focus on professional growth, the position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability

Continuing Education allowances

401(k) with employer contribution

Pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Assist with exams, treatments, venipuncture, medication administration.
• Provide patient care and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical assistance and anesthesia.
• Provide compassionate feline care in a cat-only hospital.

Skills

Dependability

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Veterinary Technician Degree

Job description

VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or a recent Veterinary Technician graduate to join our team!

Compensation: $20 - $26/hr, based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and credentials.

Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling, utilizing a 4 x 10-hour work week.

Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive package supporting health, well-being, and professional growth, including:

• Health & Well-being: Mental health resources, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA options, fertility benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• Financial Support & Protection: Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, crisis support funds, rabies vaccine/testing.
• Education & Tech: Continuing Education allowances, access to WOOF University, latest technology, and innovation programs.
• Sponsorships & Discounts: Test prep sponsorships, certification discounts, subscriptions, memberships, and more.
• Leadership & Retirement: Development programs, 401(k) with employer contribution, professional liability, and life insurance.
• Pet & Legal Perks: Pet care discounts, VIP programs, legal resources, and nationwide transfer opportunities.

Our Hospital & Team:

Located in Irving Park, Chicago, our cat-only hospital is AAHA accredited and a Gold Standard Cat-Friendly Practice, providing compassionate, low-stress feline care. We offer emergency, hospitalization, routine, and advanced services including laser therapy, I-131 treatment, ultrasound, surgeries, and echocardiograms.

Our team values dependability, adaptability, fun, attention to detail, and multitasking. Our CVTs assist with exams, treatments, venipuncture, medication administration, patient care, client communication, estimates, surgical assistance, anesthesia, dentistry, and I-131 treatments.

If you're passionate about feline care and want to join a friendly team, apply today! Current employees should apply through our internal site via Workday.

Note: This description provides a general overview of duties and responsibilities. Management may revise tasks as needed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled.