VCA

Veterinary Technician

Westmont, IL Full time

VCA West Suburban Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our exceptional team! 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:  

Collaborative & Caring Team: Join a dedicated group of professionals who value mentorship, teamwork, and compassionate care. Our culture is rooted in support, inclusion, and doing what’s best for our patients and each other.

High-Quality Medicine: Our hospital is fully equipped to support comprehensive patient care.

Exotic Pet Experience: In addition to dogs and cats, we provide care for a variety of exotic pets—offering a unique opportunity to broaden your skills and experience.

Client-Centered Philosophy: With over 60 years of service in the community, we’ve built a strong reputation for excellence and personalized veterinary care. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients through education, empathy, and a commitment to our patients.

Schedule: Full-time opp with rotating Saturdays.

About VCA  

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.  

The Opportunity  

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an essential role in patient care and client experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys hands-on nursing care, teamwork, and continuing to grow their skills in a supportive environment.  

What You’ll Do  

  • Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery  

  • Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, and dental radiographs  

  • Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the veterinarian  

  • Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics  

  • Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and procedures  

  • Obtain patient histories and monitor hospitalized patients  

  • Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and at-home care  

  • Maintain accurate and thorough medical records  

  • Support teammates in delivering exceptional patient and client care  

What We’re Looking For  

  • Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE  

  • Strong surgical and dental skills

  • Comfortable working with canines, felines, exotic and pocket pets.

Total Rewards  

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:  

Compensation  

$21.00 – $26.00/hour  
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.  

Health & Well-being  

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

  • 401(k) with company match  

  • Paid vacation and sick time  

  • Paid parental leave  

  • Infertility and gender affirmation benefits  

  • Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health  

  • Financial wellness tools including Vault  

Professional Development  

  • Continuing Education allowance and PTO 

  • WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities  

  • Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs  

 

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Your Next Career Step Starts Here  

Whether you’re ready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. We’d love to meet you—apply today.  

Location: 518 N Warwick Ave, Westmont, IL 60559

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.