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VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Highland Park, Illinois, United States, 60035

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VCA Animal Hospitals VCA Cairo Animal Hospital

in Highland Park, Il, seeks a

Certified Veterinary Technician

to join our expanding hospital!

Benefits of Joining the VCA Cairo Team!

VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include:

Health & Well-being:

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- 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 with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions. Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumbs. 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 years salary. Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs. Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

Overall Responsibility:

Our goal is to offer caring veterinary services that promote the well-being and happiness of our animal patients. We achieve this by relying on our committed and compassionate team, who are dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and skilled at multitasking. Our Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) are dedicated to providing compassionate care to all of our patients.

Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures. Venipuncture and IVC placementAdminister SQ fluids, medications, etc. Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team. Recognize subtle change in clinical status. Discharge instructions with clients. Complete estimates, basic record keeping. Inducing, maintaining, and monitoring anesthesia for procedures. Recovering patients from anesthesia. Performing nursing care of all patients. Utilize monitoring equipment and recognize trends. Dentistry and dental radiographs. Pharmacy. Processing laboratory samples in-house and preparing laboratory samples for outside labs. Diagnostic Imaging.

Schedule:

Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling. Rotating Saturdays.

Compensation:

$ 19.50 - 24 / hr and starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

Our St

ory :

We have been part of the community for 40 years and offer a full-service facility offering appointment-based

Urgent Care, Hospitalization, Surgery, and Preventative/Routine medical care. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, senior wellness care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.

Location:

1170 Park Avenue W., Highland Park, IL, 60035

Accreditations : American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If youre passionate about veterinary medicine and want to be part of a

supportive, growth-oriented team,

wed love to hear from you.

Apply today!

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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