Surgery Veterinary Technician

About the role

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital offers a full-time opportunity for a Surgery Veterinary Technician. The role is part of a 24/7 emergency, specialty, and primary care hospital that performs a wide range of advanced surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery, including diagnostics, catheter placement, and surgical site preparation
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia alongside our board-certified anesthesiologist and surgical team
• Assist surgeons during advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and minimally invasive procedures
• Operate and maintain surgical, monitoring, and anesthesia equipment
• Provide exceptional post-operative nursing care and pain management

Requirements

• 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
• Passion for high-quality, patient-centered critical care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current license to practice veterinary technology in the state of Illinois
• Experience with anesthesia and surgical procedures preferred

Skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively

Benefits

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources
• 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

Pay

$23 – $35/hour. Pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.

Schedule

Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10 hour shifts.

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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