Oncology Veterinary Technician

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our growing Medical Oncology Service!

Schedule:

Full-Time opportunities available, 4 x 10-hour weekday shifts, no scheduled weekends. Compensation: $23–33/hour. Starting pay is determined by licensure, skill set, and years of experience.

As a Medical Oncology Veterinary Technician, you’ll work alongside two board‑certified Medical Oncologists and a board‑certified Radiation Oncologist, providing compassionate care to pets throughout every stage of their cancer journey. You’ll build lasting relationships with patients and their families while utilizing advanced treatments and cutting‑edge medicine in a collaborative specialty environment.

• Assist with oncology appointments, diagnostics, chemotherapy, and advanced treatments.
• Safely administer and monitor chemotherapy while following safety protocols.
• Be proficient in anesthesia, sedation, anesthetic monitoring, and patient recovery for advanced procedures.
• Place IV catheters, collect laboratory samples, administer medications, and provide exceptional nursing care.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Educate and support clients throughout their pet's treatment journey.
• Collaborate with specialists across multiple departments to provide outstanding patient care.

Strong technical skills, especially in placing IVCs, anesthesia, sedation, and anesthetic monitoring.

Compassionate, detail‑oriented, and excited to learn and grow in specialty medicine.

A team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

As a VCA Associate, eligible full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Innovative Associate health and well‑being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Professional Development
• Continuing Education Allowance and paid time off
• WOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
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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!

At VCA, we are passionate about delivering world‑class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community‑focused approach. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we are committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

Location:

2600 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506

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).

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