Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Scout Veterinary Urgent Care is looking for an experienced, compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our Wheaton team. Help provide accessible urgent care for pets while supporting pet parents through unexpected moments with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You're calm under pressure, adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to keep learning. At Scout, we value curiosity, teamwork, and a shared commitment to making veterinary care better—for pets, pet parents, and those who care for them.

• A licensed CVT in Illinois (Preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in a veterinary clinical setting
• Strong technical skills and comfort with urgent/emergent cases
• Proficient in medical math calculations (drug dosage/unit conversion)
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Experience in emergency or urgent care environments (Preferred)
• Familiarity with cloud-based veterinary software (Preferred)
• Interest in mentoring and leadership development (Preferred)

• Perform technical procedures including radiology, venipuncture, catheter placement, sedation monitoring, and laboratory testing
• Assist in triage, patient stabilization, and urgent care treatments
• Administer medications under veterinarian supervision
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners about care and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records and support digital documentation
• Mentor veterinary assistants and contribute to a positive team culture
• Uphold Scout's standards for safety, empathy, and clinical excellence
• Monthly team meetings

We offer all the benefits you've come to expect – and then some.

• $29 – 32/hour
• Professional growth opportunities
• CE:
  If it moves your medicine forward, we're in!
• Uniform support
• 401(k) with match after 90 days
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development support

We care... a lot. Founded by 2 DVMs we have an employee and team first philosophy. We are servant leaders that are always willing to put in the work to do what's right. We support our teams with structured on-boarding, quarterly check-ins and give the flexibility to all our clinicians to make the best decisions for patients and teams.

We're building something meaningful—and we're doing it together. Whether you're here to focus on your craft or help shape the future of our growing network—or both—you'll find purpose, support, and possibility here.

We lean into innovation. In an age where AI is changing the landscape, we are embracing the future in ways that support the people needed to deliver care.

If you are wondering what it's like to work with a group that values your voice, your growth, and a patient's first approach, Let's talk. We are building something truly unique and are excited to share our vision.