Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay: $28–$35/hr (based on experience, skills, and credentials)
Work-Life Balance: Full-time schedule, 4 x 10-hour weekday shifts. (Monday - Thursday)
State-of-the-Art Facility: Work with advanced diagnostics like MRI, CT, myelograms, and CSF taps in a cutting-edge, growing hospital
Team Culture: Join a supportive, specialized team where your expertise and growth are valued
What You’ll Do:
Assist in neurological examinations and diagnostic procedures (MRI, CT, myelograms, CSF taps)
Perform pre-operative anesthesia planning, calculate drug dosages, and administer medications
Monitor anesthesia during surgeries and ensure patient safety
Provide pre- and post-operative care, including IVC placement, intubation, and patient recovery
Maintain detailed and accurate patient and surgical records
Communicate effectively with clients about treatment plans and procedures
Perform or be trained in advanced skills
Collaborate seamlessly with other departments to ensure top-quality patient care
Qualifications:
2+ years of clinical experience as a Veterinary Technician
Strong knowledge of anesthesia protocols, patient monitoring, and surgical preparation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for learning, growing, and contributing to a dynamic specialty team
Benefits of joining the VCA Aurora Team!
Whether you are a highly experienced technician or a newcomer to specialty veterinary medicine, apply today! We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 2600 West Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506
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.