Veterinary Technician: Patient Care>
VCA

The Intermediate Patient Care team provide specialized care to patients who are recovering from surgery or illness and are in the process of being released to return home to their owners.

Primary job responsibilities of our Patient Care Team include:

• Monitoring hospitalized patients, treatments and nursing care

• Physical examinations and patient assessments

• Communicate with clients

• Departmental rounds

• Venipuncture/IVC placement 

• Fluid maintenance

• Maintaining electronic medical records

• Administering medications (oral, IV, SQ, IM)

• Plus more!

Compensation: Starting at $ 23+ / hour

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

Shift Differential: We offer a shift differential to all hourly associates who work within a specific timeframe: 

• Eligible hours are 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, shift differential is $3.00/hr.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 3 x 12 hour shift with rotating weekends. Available shift: 7a-8p (Days) or 7p-8a (Overnights).

Requirements:

• 2+ years experience as a Veterinary Technician

• Skilled physical examinations and patient assessments

• Must be able to work successfully as part of a team

• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 40 pounds

• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and staff members

Who We Are: 

VCA Aurora is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and provides a wide range of specialty, critical care, emergency service, and primary care. We offer a team approach to veterinary medicine where specialists work together to provide the most advanced care possible for every patient utilizing the newest diagnostic equipment and therapeutic techniques.  

Benefits of joining the VCA Aurora 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 

• Paid parental leave 

• Paid vacation and sick time 

• 401(k) 

• Pet care discount