Veterinary Technician

VCA Cairo Animal Hospital is growing and seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our expanding hospital!

Our Story :

We have been part of the community for 40 years and offer a full-service facility offering appointment-based Urgent Care, Hospitalization, Surgery, and Wellness care. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, senior wellness care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.

Overall Responsibility:

Our goal is to offer caring veterinary services that promote the well-being and happiness of our animal patients. We achieve this by relying on our committed and compassionate team, who are dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and skilled at multitasking. Our Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) are dedicated to providing compassionate care to all of our patients. Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures. Venipuncture and IVC placement Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc. Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team. Recognize subtle change in clinical status. Discharge instructions with clients. Complete estimates, basic record keeping. Inducing, maintaining, and monitoring anesthesia for procedures. Recovering patients from anesthesia. Performing nursing care of all patients. Utilize monitoring equipment and recognize trends. Dentistry and dental radiographs. Pharmacy. Processing laboratory samples in-house and preparing laboratory samples for outside labs. Diagnostic Imaging.

Schedule:

Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling, 4 x 10-hour shifts.

Compensation:

$18.50

• 25/hr and starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

Benefits of Joining VCA Animal Hospital:

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.

Location:

1170 Park Avenue W., Highland Park, IL, 60035

Accreditations:

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians

• including 500 who are board-certified specialists
• nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants
• all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.