Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician in Downers Grove, Illinois

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital is looking to expand our Internal Medicine service and hiring a Veterinary Technician to join their team!

We are seeking technicians who like to solve puzzles, have a desire to further their knowledge in the field and are committed to acting as team players. Internal Medicine specialists are often considered the puzzle solvers of Veterinary Medicine. VCA Arboretum View Internal Medicine service is equipped to deal with whatever problem a patient brings—no matter how common or rare, how simple, or complex. Our Internal Medicine service diagnoses and treats the many serious diseases that can affect our patients’ internal body systems.

Snapshot of Our Internal Medicine Team:

VCA Arboretum View’s IM Technicians better understand body systems and the disease process, learn advanced diagnostic testing, provide excellent patient care, and treat patients with cutting-edge techniques. With the mentorship of our Internist and Specialists, our Internal Medicine Technicians have advanced training and a better understanding of Endocrinology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology/Urology, Neurology, Respiratory Diseases and Oncology.

Duties will include:

• Collecting patient histories and performing physical exams.

• IVC placement

• Obtain laboratory samples via venipuncture, cystocentesis, and fecal collection

• Gather and prepare tissue samples for culture and histopathologic diagnostic

• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging

• Assisting in diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy, rhinoscopy, and fluoroscopy

• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services.

• Calculate drug dosages

• Anesthesia monitoring for diagnostic procedures and interventional radiology procedures

• Assisting with postoperative care of the patient (recovery)

• Maintain patient records

• Client education and communication

• Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately

• Plus so much more!

Schedule: Full-time (four 10-hour weekdays).

Compensation: $ 23- 38/ hr

Starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Requirements:

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or eligible for certification upon hire.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a veterinary setting.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits of joining the VCA Arboretum View 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

• CE allowance

• Tuition support and sponsorships

• Vet Tech license reimbursement

• Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)

• Referral bonuses

• Competitive wage

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Life, long and short-term disability insurance included

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation and sick time

• 401(k) with corporate match

Address: 2551 Warrenville Road Downers Grove, IL 60515

Apply Today!

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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