Provide patient care for complex veterinary cases in an interventional radiology and internal medicine setting. Duties include assisting with advanced diagnostics and procedures, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, medical records, client communication, and collaboration with specialty teams.
VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital | Downers Grove, IL
Take your veterinary technician career to the next level!
VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital is expanding our Interventional Radiology (IR) / Internal Medicine team! We're looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician who is passionate about advanced medicine, enjoys learning new skills, and wants to make a difference in pets' lives.
As a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital, you'll work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced technicians while gaining exposure to complex cases and cutting-edge technology.
What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?
- Full-time schedule, 4 x10 hour shifts, Monday - Thursday.
- Competitive pay: $24–$32/hour, based on experience, credentials, and skill set
- Hands-on training and mentorship
- Exposure to advanced technologies, including fluoroscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, CT, hemodialysis, and more
- Opportunities to develop skills in specialized procedures, including laparoscopy, laser lithotripsy, and nuclear medicine
What You'll Do
- Provide exceptional patient care for complex medical cases
- Assist with advanced diagnostics, imaging, and specialized procedures
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, and sample collection
- Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery
- Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with clients
- Collaborate with doctors and technicians across specialty departments
What We're Looking For
- Strong anesthesia, patient monitoring, and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
- A team-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for continued learning
Why Join VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital?
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Continuing education allowance and license reimbursement
- Career development and leadership opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Mental wellness resources
- Employee pet care discounts (40–100%)
- Plus more
Ready to grow your skills and be part of something special? Apply today!
Location: 2551 Warrenville Road, 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.Similar Jobs at VCA Animal Hospitals
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