Veterinary Technician

VCA Forest South Animal Hospital  is looking to expand its team with a Certified Veterinary Technician!

Schedule : Full-time opportunities are available, with flexible shift schedules.

Compensation : $22 - 25 / hr and is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities are available.

Location : 21000 Olympian Way, Olympia Fields, IL, 60461

• Who We Are :
• VCA Forest South is a multi-doctor hospital offering full service small / exotic / avian animal hospital, including boarding and grooming. We recently moved out our BRAND NEW hospital!

Our Team :

Our team is dedicated to the health and well-being of our patients. Here you will find a team of dedicated, experienced professionals who have the training and the special human-to-animal bond that drew them to this profession. The goal of our highly competent and compassionate staff is to provide the very best veterinary care possible.

We strive to exceed expectations with every interaction we have with our valued clients and beloved patients, to treat them as we would each other and our family. We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

When you’re at your best, our patients receive the best care. We are committed to providing an environment that fosters a positive and healthy work-life balance for our team members.

Why Join The VCA South Forest Team

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the team!

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

CE allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Vet Tech license reimbursement

Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health )

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life, long and short term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Pet care discount

Why We Want You!

You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to :

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Surgical preparation and assisting

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

If you are a current associate, you will 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