VCA Animal Hospitals·Aurora, Illinois
The veterinary technician will perform triage, stabilization, and advanced nursing care for patients in the emergency and ICU departments. They will also collaborate with specialists and veterinarians to provide continuous monitoring and treatment for critically ill animals.
Full-time opportunity, 3 x 12-hour day shifts (7:00 PM–8:00 AM), with rotating weekends and limited holiday coverage.
$23 – $35/hour. Pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. About the Hospital At VCA Aurora Animal Hospital, you’ll be part of a 24/7 emergency, specialty, and primary care hospital providing advanced, team-based veterinary medicine. Our Emergency & Critical Care department includes a fully staffed ICU dedicated to continuous monitoring and treatment of critically ill patients. We practice a level of medicine comparable to human healthcare, with advanced diagnostics, specialty collaboration, and cutting-edge treatment options. As a teaching-focused hospital, you’ll work alongside experienced veterinarians, specialists, and credentialed technicians in an environment that prioritizes mentorship, learning, and high clinical standards. The Role As a Veterinary Technician in Emergency & Critical Care, you will play a vital role in patient care across both emergency and ICU settings. You will support cases ranging from triage and stabilization to intensive ongoing critical care, working closely with a collaborative ER and specialty team. What We’re Looking For Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to become credentialed (VTNE eligible) Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and teamwork skills Passion for high-quality, patient-centered critical care What You’ll Do Triage and stabilize emergency patients Provide advanced nursing care in ICU and critical care settings Administer medications, CRIs, and fluid therapy Perform diagnostic testing (lab work, imaging, sample collection) Assist with advanced procedures (central lines, transfusions, oxygen therapy) Communicate with clients during high-stress situations with empathy and clarity Collaborate closely with ER doctors, specialists, and support staff Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including: As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: Health & Well-being Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 401k retirement savings plan with company match Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits Paid parental, vacation and sick leave Professional Development Continuing Education Allowance and paid time off WOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) About VCA At VCA, we are passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we are committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
2600 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506 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.
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.
Candidates must be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible for VTNE certification. The role requires the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment.
Market context
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