Emergency Veterinary Technician

Location : 2551 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital is growing our Overnight Emergency and Critical Care team and seeking full-time Veterinary Technicians to join us. Come grow your career and make a difference with every patient you help.

In this role, you will work alongside our Criticalists, ER Doctors, Specialists, and a supportive team of technicians to provide the best possible care for critically ill and injured pets.

Schedule : Full-time opportunities available! Our overnight (third-shift) schedule consists of three 13-hour shifts per week, from 7 : 00 p.m. to 8 : 00 a.m.

Compensation : $ 22 - 32 / hr

The starting range for technicians is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Shift Differential : A shift differential is offered to associates who work between certain hours.

Key Responsibilities :

Triage : Perform an initial assessment to evaluate the patient's condition quickly. This includes checking vital signs, assessing for obvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the situation.

Assist Doctors : Collaborate closely with veterinarians to assist in exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases.

Venipuncture and IVC Placement : Proficiently perform venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and grow your advanced vascular access techniques

Medication Administration : Safely and accurately administer fluids, medications, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.

Team Collaboration : Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive optimal care. Maintain open communication with the healthcare team.

Nursing Care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) : Vigilantly monitor hospitalized patients, identifying subtle changes in their clinical status. Participate in departmental rounds and manage the maintenance of urinary catheters, nasogasrtic tubes, chest and abdominal tubes, as well as nasal oxygen tubes.

Client Education : Provide clear and concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand the care their furry family member requires after leaving the hospital.

Anesthesia and Sedation Monitoring : Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia to ensure patient safety.

Diagnostic Imaging : Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist in capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images.

Laboratory Procedures : Run diagnostics, correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify Veterinarian of results.

Blood Transfusion Therapy : Including collection, administration, and transfusion reactions.

Administering Oxygen : Flow-by Oxygen, Nasal Oxygen Cannula, or Oxygen Cage.

Plus More!

About Us :

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital is a well-established, state-of-the-art facility, providing comprehensive medical care to our beloved pets. We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited, multi-specialty hospital, with a strong focus on delivering the highest quality of care to our patients and outstanding customer service to our clients.

• We believe in a team approach to medicine and focus on high-quality patient care. Our team is committed to continuously improve the standard of care and veterinary medicine as a whole.
• Requirements :

2+ years of clinical experience in veterinary medicine.

Strong technical skills including patient triage, anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter placement, and sample collection.

Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Comfortable working overnight, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating schedule.

A positive attitude and commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Benefits of Joining VCA :

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-termdisability

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

Perks : Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.

Education : Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and 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 withVETGirland 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.

Full Coverage : 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.

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

Transfer Opportunities : Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

Ready to join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and makes every day rewarding?

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