VCA Ark Animal Hospital is a well-established companion animal practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive, lifelong carefrom first exams to senior wellness. Were seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician who shares our commitment to excellence and compassionate care. Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10 hour shifts. Compensation: $ 24 - $ 25 / hour. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. What Youll Do: Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care through all life stages. Perform technical skills including anesthesia monitoring, radiology, phlebotomy, and dentistry. Support DVMs in diagnostic and treatment plans, including advanced procedures. Educate clients on preventative care and treatment options. Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture. What Were Looking For: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or eligible for licensure. Passion for patient advocacy, client education, and teamwork. Strong technical skills and willingness to learn and grow. About VCA Ark Animal Hospital: VCA Ark has been part of the Avondale, Chicago community since 2003. Our hospital has been AAHA-certified since 2007 and practices low-stress and fear-free techniques. We offer routine services from wellness care to surgical and dental procedures. We also offer more advanced procedures such as an on-call surgeon for orthopedics and cold laser therapy. Benefits of joining the VCA Ark Team! Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Continuing education allowance Tuition support and sponsorships Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental & vision insurance Generous pet care discounts Life, long and short-term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation sick time, and holiday pay 401(k) (company match) 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! Location: 3235 N. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618 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.
