Veterinary Technician

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

Please note this role will train in Wheaton and transfer to our Westchester location.

Work Style & Culture Fit

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.

Who You Are

A licensed CVT in Illinois (Not required, but 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)

Key Responsibilities

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

Compensation & Benefits

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

$29-32/hour, depending on experience and credentials

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

Scheduling: This is a full-time position requiring availability for Scout’s A/B rotating schedule; we’re only able to consider candidates who can fulfill the full-time schedule as assigned.

Why Scout?

We care... a lot. Founded by two veterinarians, Scout was built with an employee- and team-first philosophy. That means showing up for one another, putting in the work, and doing what’s right for our patients, clients, and teams.

We support our people with thoughtful onboarding, regular check-ins, continuing education, and the trust and flexibility to make sound decisions for the patients and teams in their care.

We’re building something meaningful and we’re doing it together. Whether you want to focus on your craft, help shape what’s next for Scout, or a little of both, you’ll find room here to grow, contribute, and make an impact.

If you’re looking for a place that values your voice, invests in your growth, and puts patients and people first, we’d love to talk. Come see what we’re building.