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Veterinary Technician Scout Veterinary Urgent Care Wheaton, IL Job Details Full-time $29 - $32 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Parental leave 401(k) matching Qualifications Animal emergency response procedures Vascular access Veterinary medication administration Veterinary software Veterinary Technician Certification Medical software Urgent care center experience Triage Veterinary emergency care Companion animal medicine Patient stabilization in emergency medicine Care documentation Clinic experience Veterinary client education Mid-level 3 years Patient safety Animal drug administration Math Collecting samples for laboratory testing Professional development support Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Clinical staff mentoring Medical laboratory work experience Pharmaceutical calculations Health record tracking Animal patient charting Urgent care Communication with pet owners Veterinary laboratory work Full Job Description Become an Urgent Care Veterinary Technician at Scout Veterinary Urgent Care - Westchester Scout Veterinary Urgent Care is looking for an experienced, compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team in Westchester, IL . Help provide accessible urgent care for pets while supporting pet parents through unexpected moments with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Please note this role will train in Wheaton and transfer to our Westchester location. Work Style & Culture Fit We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You're calm under pressure, adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to keep learning. At Scout, we value curiosity, teamwork, and a shared commitment to making veterinary care better for pets, pet parents, and those who care for them. Who You Are A licensed CVT in Illinois (Not required, but preferred) 3+ years of experience in a veterinary clinical setting Strong technical skills and comfort with urgent/emergent cases Proficient in medical math calculations (drug dosage/unit conversion) Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Experience in emergency or urgent care environments (Preferred) Familiarity with cloud-based veterinary software (Preferred) Interest in mentoring and leadership development (Preferred) Key Responsibilities Perform technical procedures including radiology, venipuncture, catheter placement, sedation monitoring, and laboratory testing Assist in triage, patient stabilization, and urgent care treatments Administer medications under veterinarian supervision Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners about care and discharge instructions Maintain accurate medical records and support digital documentation Mentor veterinary assistants and contribute to a positive team culture Uphold Scout's standards for safety, empathy, and clinical excellence Monthly team meetings Compensation & Benefits We offer all the benefits you've come to expect - and then some. $29-32/hour, depending on experience and credentials Professional growth opportunities

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If it moves your medicine forward, we're in! Uniform support 401(k) with match after 90 days Paid parental leave Professional development support

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This is a full-time position requiring availability for Scout's A/B rotating schedule; we're only able to consider candidates who can fulfill the full-time schedule as assigned. Why Scout? We care... a lot. Founded by two veterinarians, Scout was built with an employee- and team-first philosophy. That means showing up for one another, putting in the work, and doing what's right for our patients, clients, and teams. We support our people with thoughtful onboarding, regular check-ins, continuing education, and the trust and flexibility to make sound decisions for the patients and teams in their care. We're building something meaningful and we're doing it together. Whether you want to focus on your craft, help shape what's next for Scout, or a little of both, you'll find room here to grow, contribute, and make an impact. If you're looking for a place that values your voice, invests in your growth, and puts patients and people first, we'd love to talk. Come see what we're building.