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Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals

Tucson, AZJob$18–30/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$18–30/hr
Location
Tucson, AZ
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician for its fast‑paced Emergency Department, emphasizing excellent client service, communication, and compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

VenipunctureCatheter PlacementRadiologyAnesthesia MonitoringPhysical ExaminationsSurgical PreparationLaboratory WorkPharmacyPatient RecoveryCompassionate CareClient ServiceCommunicationTeam PlayerComputer Knowledge

Qualifications

Documented Previous ExperienceFlexibility in ScheduleClient Service SkillsWorking Knowledge of ComputersExcellent Communication SkillsTeam Player Willing to Learn New Techniques and Methods

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant (VA)or Certified Veterinary Technician to share in our exciting, fast-paced Emergency Department . Most importantly, the ideal candidate will have excellent client service and communication skills, as we are a client-centric practice.

Location: 4984 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711

Schedule: Varies based on hospital need; currently, the most frequent schedule will be 3X12 alternative work week

Salary Range : $ 18 - 30 per hour

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement—your pet's health is our top priority, and excellent service is our goal—very seriously. We aim to exceed every pet parent's expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Venipuncture

  • Catheter placement

  • Radiology

  • Anesthesia monitoring

  • Physical examinations and patient assessment

  • Surgical preparation and assisting

  • Laboratory work

  • Pharmacy

  • Patient recovery

  • Compassionate care for hospitalized patients

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have documented previous experience

  • Flexibility in schedule

  • Client Service Skills

  • Working knowledge of computers

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Team player willing to learn new techniques and methods

We're excited to hear from you! Apply Today!

If you are a current associate, you will 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

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