Veterinary Technician: Interventional Radiology

VCA Animal Hospitals•Downers Grove, IL

3d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital is expanding its Interventional Radiology/ Internal Medicine Patient Care Team! Compensation: $22 - $ 32 / hour The starting range for technicians is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Schedule: This is a full-time position, typically 4 x 10 hour shifts. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Be part of an elite, multi-specialty team that treats complex and fascinating cases from across the Midwest. Expand your skills with cutting-edge technologies including fluoroscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, CT, hemodialysis, therapeutic plasma exchange, and more. Learn and grow daily through hands-on training in advanced procedures such as laparoscopy, laser lithotripsy, nuclear scintigraphy, and radioactive iodine therapy. Collaborate closely with board-certified specialists who value technician expertise and continuous education. Work in a positive, team-oriented culture where your contribution directly impacts patient outcomes and client satisfaction. We’re Looking For: Team players with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Professionals who can multi-task efficiently, provide exceptional patient care, and maintain composure in a busy, rewarding environment. Technicians skilled in anesthesia, patient monitoring, diagnostics, and record-keeping for advanced and critical care cases.. Snapshot of Our Internal Medicine and Interventional Radiology Team: VCA Arboretum View's IM/IR 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.

Requirements

Team players with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
Professionals who can multi-task efficiently, provide exceptional patient care, and maintain composure in a busy, rewarding environment.
Technicians skilled in anesthesia, patient monitoring, diagnostics, and record-keeping for advanced and critical care cases.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership
Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
Referral bonuses
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay
401(k) with corporate match
Pet care discounts (40-100%)
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!