Emergency Veterinary Technician Supervisor

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital, is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead our Emergency Services and Intensive/Critical Care teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinary technician leader who wants to combine hands-on clinical work with team leadership in a busy, 24/7 specialty and emergency hospital. 

Schedule: Flexible schedule with alternating weekend rotation. 4 x 10s or 3 x 12s, Day/1st or Swing/2nd shift.

Compensation:  

Starting range is $ 35 - 40/hr and is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.  A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible new hires. Terms and conditions apply.

Why VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital?  

You’ll work alongside a highly experienced team of emergency DVMs, specialists, CVTs, and VAs while caring for some of the most challenging and rewarding cases in veterinary medicine. 

Our hospital offers a true specialty environment, with Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Oncology, and Primary Care all under one roof. This creates opportunities for strong collaboration across departments and continued clinical growth for our technical team. 

About the Role: 

You won’t be leading ER and ICU alone. You’ll work alongside an existing ER/ICU Supervisor as part of a collaborative leadership team, sharing responsibilities and supporting one another across both departments. This structure provides additional leadership support, partnership in day-to-day operations, and an opportunity to work together on team development, staffing, and clinical initiatives.

As the ER/ICU Tech Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations and technical team supporting both Emergency Services and Intensive/Critical Care. 

You will: 

• Lead, mentor, and develop the ER/ICW technician and assistant teams 

• Provide hands-on support with emergency and critical care patients 

• Partner closely with ER doctors, specialists, and hospital leadership 

• Help manage patient flow, staffing, department coverage, and daily operations 

• Support training, onboarding, and ongoing skill development for technicians and assistants 

• Promote high standards of patient care, safety, and teamwork 

• Help identify opportunities to improve department processes and efficiency 

• Serve as a clinical resource for the team during cases 

• Participate in a weekend on-call rotation with other supervisors 

Benefits of joining the VCA AVAH Team!  

VCA offers 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- 

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. 

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. 

Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources. 

Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services. 

Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities. 

Apply Today!

Location: 2551 Warrenville Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.