Veterinary Technician

About Our Hospital

VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago is a feline-exclusive, AAHA-accredited practice dedicated to providing exceptional care tailored specifically to cats. As a Cat Friendly Practice Gold hospital, we are committed to creating a low-stress, cat-centered experience for every patient and client. Our experienced team offers comprehensive services including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client education in a calm, supportive environment.

We are proud to foster a collaborative culture where teamwork, learning, and high-quality patient care are at the center of everything we do.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an essential role in patient care and client experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys hands-on nursing care, teamwork, and continuing to grow their skills in a supportive environment.

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, and dental radiographs
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the veterinarian
• Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and procedures
• Obtain patient histories and monitor hospitalized patients
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and at-home care
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Support teammates in delivering exceptional patient and client care

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
• Knowledge of low-stress feline handling techniques or willingness to learn
• Fear Free / cat-friendly approaches
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care and educating cat owners
• Lifelong learners who thrive in a collaborative, feline-focused environment

Work in a low-stress, cat-friendly environment designed for patients and team members alike. Ability to make a meaningful difference in the lives of cats and the people who love them.

Your Next Career Step Starts Here Whether you’re ready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you.

• Compensation $20.00 - $30.00/hour
• Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible new hires. Terms and conditions apply.
• Health & Well-being
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
• Financial wellness tools including Vault
• Professional Development
• Continuing Education allowance and PTO
• WOOF University - extensive virtual CE opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs

• medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

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Address: 2851 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at

We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow.

Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.