Location: 518 N Warwick Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
Veterinary Technician – Surgery & Dentistry Focus
VCA West Suburban Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician with a strong interest in surgery and dentistry who is passionate about veterinary medicine, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to continue growing their technical skills alongside a supportive and knowledgeable team.
This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys being hands-on in the treatment area, assisting with surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and advanced dental care, and who takes pride in providing exceptional patient care from admission through recovery.
If you love learning, teamwork, and making a real impact in patient outcomes, we would love to meet you.
Supportive, collaborative, and skilled team culture
Opportunities for continued education and career development
Exposure to a wide variety of medical and surgical cases
Commitment to work-life balance and team well-being
Provide high-quality nursing care and patient monitoring
Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring
Perform and assist with dental cleanings, dental radiographs, and dental procedures
Prepare surgical patients, maintain sterile technique, and support surgical workflow
Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
Educate and communicate effectively with clients
Maintain accurate medical records
Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital environment
Plus more!
What We’re Looking For:
Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT)
Experience or strong interest in surgery, anesthesia, and dentistry
Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring and surgical patient care
Strong clinical skills with a desire to continue learning
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
At VCA West Suburban, we offer a wide range of services including advanced dentistry, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, digital radiology, soft tissue surgery, and comprehensive wellness care. This provides technicians with excellent exposure to diverse cases and opportunities to build advanced technical skills in surgery and dentistry.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include:
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-term disability
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 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.
Schedule: Full- time opportunity with rotating Saturdays.
Compensation: $ 20 - 25 per hour and the starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.
Apply Today! We look forward to speaking with you!
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.