Veterinary Technician Interventional Radiology

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

CE allowance and license reimbursement

Job summary

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our IR/Internal Medicine team. Work with board-certified specialists in a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital, gaining exposure to advanced technologies and complex cases.

The role offers a full-time schedule (4 x 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday), competitive pay between $24 and $32 per hour based on experience and credentials, plus hands-on training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CVT certification and be committed to advanced medicine.
• Strong anesthesia, monitoring, and diagnostic skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for complex medical cases alongside specialists.
• Assist with advanced diagnostics, imaging, and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, lab testing, and sample collection.
• Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with clients.

Skills

anesthesia monitoring

patient care

communication

team learning

Education

CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician)

RVT credential (optional)

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Fluoroscopy

Job description

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital | Downers Grove, IL

Take your veterinary technician career to the next level! VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital is expanding our Interventional Radiology (IR) / Internal Medicine team! We're looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician who is passionate about advanced medicine, enjoys learning new skills, and wants to make a difference in pets' lives. As a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital, you'll work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced technicians while gaining exposure to complex cases and cutting-edge technology.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

Full-time schedule, 4 x10 hour shifts, Monday - Thursday. Competitive pay: $24–$32/hour, based on experience, credentials, and skill set. Hands‑on training and mentorship. Exposure to advanced technologies, including fluoroscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, CT, hemodialysis, and more. Opportunities to develop skills in specialized procedures, including laparoscopy, laser lithotripsy, and nuclear medicine.

What You'll Do

• Provide exceptional patient care for complex medical cases
• Assist with advanced diagnostics, imaging, and specialized procedures
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, and sample collection
• Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with clients
• Collaborate with doctors and technicians across specialty departments

What We're Looking For

• Strong anesthesia, patient monitoring, and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
• A team‑oriented mindset and enthusiasm for continued learning

Why Join VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital?

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Continuing education allowance and license reimbursement
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Mental wellness resources
• Employee pet care discounts (40–100%)
• Plus more
• medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• generous employee pet discounts and more

Location

2551 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL, 60515

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.