Surgery Veterinary Technician at VCA Aurora Animal Hospital

Compensation: $ 25 - 28/hr, and the pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities , and other relevant credentials. 

About Our Hospital

At VCA Aurora Animal Hospital, you’ll be part of anemergency, specialty, and primary care hospital delivering advanced, team-based medicine.

Our Surgery service is supported by three board-certified surgeons, a surgical resident, and a dedicated anesthesiologist, allowing for a wide range of complex and advanced procedures.

As a teaching-focused hospital, we prioritize mentorship, collaboration, and high standards of care—creating an environment where technicians can continue to grow and refine their skills.

The Role

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a critical role in supporting advanced surgical procedures from preparation through recovery. You’ll work closely with our surgeons and anesthesia team to ensure the highest level of patient care and safety.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour weekday shifts. Upon complete training with the Surgery Service (commonly three to five months), associates will train to perform on-call surgery duties. Bonuses apply! 

What You’ll Do

• Prepare patients for surgery, including pre-op assessments and catheter placement
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia for a variety of surgical procedures
• Assist surgeons during procedures, maintaining sterile technique
• Monitor vital signs and adjust anesthesia under doctor direction
• Provide post-operative care and pain management support
• Maintain surgical equipment and ensure proper sterilization

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
• Experience in surgery and anesthesia
• Strong attention to detail and patient monitoring skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Passion for high-quality, patient-centered care

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work alongside board-certified surgeons and an anesthesiologist
• Exposure to advanced and complex surgical cases
• Strong technician utilization in a specialty setting
• Collaborative, teaching-focused environment
• Opportunities for continued learning and specialization

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: 

Health & Well-being 

• 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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About VCA

At VCA, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach.

As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

Apply Today

If you’re looking to join a team where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect with you.

Address: 2600 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse 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.