Veterinary Technician: Medical Oncology>
VCA

Aurora, Illinois

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VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is expanding its Pet CancerCare Center and is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician for our Medical Oncology Services!

Medical Oncology:
At VCA Aurora's Pet CancerCare Center, our multidisciplinary oncology team designs an individualized treatment plan for each pet patient using the most advanced and effective treatments available-much like those used in human medicine. Even better, today's cancer treatments are often much quicker with far fewer side effects, so pets remain comfortable and happy throughout treatment.

Our Medical Oncology are exposed to diverse and stimulating caseload. Skills that our Technicians utilize, but are not limited to:

  • Anesthesia monitoring

  • Collecting patient histories

  • Physical examinations and patient assessment

  • Venipuncture/IVC placement

  • Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging

  • Pharmacy

  • Delivery of chemotherapy agents

  • Patient recovery

  • Work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services

Schedule: Full-Time opportunities available , four 10-hour shifts, weekdays.

Compensation: $ 20 - 26 / hour

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

What makes VCA Aurora Animal Hospital special?

It is essential to our hospital that every Technician and Assistant feel supported in their professional development and growth. Our hospital has a Technician Training and Development Coordinator, who works closely with all Technicians and Assistants to provide aid in development, help set goals, and push our team to greatness. Whether it's learning new skills, understanding aspects of medicine, developing leadership/management skills, or education skills, our associates are supported and have the opportunity to build their desired professional pathway.

As the Veterinary industry navigates this new normal of increasing need for patient care, we are proud to have an on-site social worker for our associates and our clients. Our Leaderships top priority is protecting our team's health and well-being.

Interested in becoming a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Oncology?

Our Oncologists and Leadership Team are invested in providing the supporting you to apply for, obtain, and maintain your VTS (Oncology) including mentorship, available caseload, skills development opportunities, and CE allowance.

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

  • Onsite HR representative to promote a positive work environment

  • Onsite Social Worker to support clients and employees

  • CE allowance of $750 per year

  • 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

  • Pet Care Discounts

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • 401(k) with corporate match

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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


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