• Veterinary Technician

    VCA Animal Hospitals (Highland Park, IL)


    **Location:** 1170 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035

     

    VCA Cairo Animal Hospital** is expanding its patient care team and seeking a **Veterinary Technician!

     

    **Schedule:** Full-time opportunity. 8- to 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.

    **Compensation:** $ 22 -24/hr, and the starting range for technicians is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

    Why Join the VCA Cairo Family:

    At VCA Cairo, we pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative team culture. You’ll work alongside talented doctors and a compassionate support team who are dedicated to delivering the best care for our patients and clients.

    We offer opportunities for growth and development through:

    + VCA’s CE allowance and free access to WOOF University

    + Career advancement within VCA’s nationwide network

    + Mentorship and training to expand your skills

    What You’ll Do:

    + Support doctors in providing high-quality patient care

    + Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery

    + Perform dental cleanings, radiographs, and laboratory diagnostics

    + Handle and restrain patients safely and compassionately

    + Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with clients

    + Collaborate with your team to keep the hospital running smoothly

     

    Benefits of joining the** **VCA** **Team!

     

    + Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

    + Leadershipopportunitiesand Career Development Programs

    + Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

    + CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership

    + Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)

    + Referral bonuses

    + Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family

    + Life, longandshort-term disability insurance included

    + Paid parental leave

    + Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay

    + 401(k) with corporate match

    + Pet care discounts (40-100%)

    + Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups

    + Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

    + Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!

    + Plussomuch more!

    Join Our Team:

    If you are excited about being part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you!

     

    If you are a current associate, you will 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