Emergency Veterinary Technician

6 days ago


Downers Grove, United States VCA Animal Hospitals Full time $23 - $38
We're excited to announce a significant expansion of our Emergency and ICU Team This is your chance to join our already phenomenal crew at VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital as we elevate our emergency and critical care services to new heights.

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.

We’re looking for passionate, dedicated, Certified Veterinary Technicians to be a part of our dynamic team. Come grow with us and make a difference

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.

Compensation: $23 - 38 / hour

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

Shift: Full-time opportunities, 3 x 13-hour shifts. Overnight schedule, 7p - 8a, 3 x 13 hours.

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.

Benefits of joining the VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital Team

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership
Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
Referral bonuses
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay
401(k) with corporate match
Pet care discounts (40-100%)
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more
Plus so much more

Location: 2551 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL, 60515

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about emergency and critical care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited about being part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you New Veterinary Technician Grads are encouraged to apply

Apply Today

Keywords: Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technician, Vet Tech, ICU, ER

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

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