VCA Animal Hospitals Logo

VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Technician

Posted 3 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Savoy, IL
21-23 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Savoy, IL
21-23 Hourly
Entry level
Provides clinical and patient care support in a veterinary hospital, including surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, dental cleanings, radiographs, medication administration, sample collection, in-house diagnostics, catheter placement, treatments, and client education. Works collaboratively with veterinarians and the care team while maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
The summary above was generated by AI

Full-time Veterinary Technician at VCA Heritage Animal Hospital

About Our Hospital 

At VCA Heritage Animal Hospital  you’ll join a 5-doctor team that focuses on providing high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education.

 

The Role 

As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery  

  • Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs  

  • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments  

  • Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics  

  • Place catheters and support patient treatments  

  • Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up 

What We’re Looking For 

  • Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE  

  • Strong technical and clinical skills  

  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment  

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills  

  • Commitment to high-quality patient care 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

  • Strong technician utilization—use your full skillset  

  • Supportive and collaborative team  

  • Opportunities for continued learning and career growth 

 

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts 

Compensation: $ 21 - 23/hr and pay is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.  

 

Total Rewards 

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

  • 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-term disability and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary. 

  • Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.  

  • Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance and PTO for 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.  

  • Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.  

  • Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.  

  • Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.  

  • Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities. 

 

About VCA  

At VCA, we’re 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’re committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them. 

 

Apply Today: If you’re looking to grow your career and fully utilize your technical skills in a supportive environment, we’d love to connect 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.

Similar Jobs at VCA Animal Hospitals

3 Hours Ago
In-Office
20-30 Hourly
Entry level
20-30 Hourly
Entry level
Pet • Professional Services
Provides hands-on feline patient care, including surgical and anesthesia support, dental procedures, medication and vaccine administration, laboratory diagnostics, hospitalized patient monitoring, medical recordkeeping, and client education. The role requires a credentialed veterinary technician who can use low-stress feline handling techniques and collaborate effectively in a cat-focused hospital.
Top Skills: Anesthesia MonitoringDental RadiographyFear Free HandlingIn-House DiagnosticsVeterinary Medical Records
3 Hours Ago
In-Office
32-40 Hourly
Senior level
32-40 Hourly
Senior level
Pet • Professional Services
Trains and mentors veterinary technicians, assistants, new hires, and externs across the hospital. Responsibilities include developing and documenting training plans, facilitating onboarding, wet labs, and classes, monitoring employee progress, coordinating extern schedules, evaluating performance, and partnering with hospital leadership to improve clinical training and patient-care excellence.
3 Hours Ago
In-Office
23-35 Hourly
Entry level
23-35 Hourly
Entry level
Pet • Professional Services
Provides perioperative veterinary nursing care for advanced surgical procedures. Responsibilities include patient preparation, diagnostics, catheter placement, surgical-site preparation, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical assistance, equipment operation and maintenance, patient recovery, postoperative nursing, and pain management. Works alongside veterinary surgeons, anesthesiologists, and specialty teams in a fast-paced 24/7 hospital environment.
Top Skills: Anesthesia Monitoring EquipmentPatient Monitoring EquipmentSurgical Equipment

What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene

Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.

Key Facts About Boston Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
  • Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account