Certified Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Apache Junction Animal Hospital is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team in Apache Junction, AZ. This full-time position (M-F, 8a-5p, every other Saturday 8a-2p) offers hands-on clinical duties, client communication, and ongoing professional development through a large veterinary community.

The ideal candidate will have a veterinary technician credential and experience in patient care, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, radiology, and laboratory work.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with at least basic proficiency in patient evaluation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and teammates.
• Knowledge of common veterinary procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Assist with surgical preparation and procedures.
• Perform radiology, venipuncture, and other clinical tasks.
• Provide patient care and post-operative recovery.
• Communicate with clients to explain care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Animal handling

Medical terminology

Client communication

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician credential

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

VCA Apache Junction Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

VCA Apache Junction Animal Hospital is a vet clinic conveniently located on the east side of Mesa, one-half mile east of Signal Butte. We also provide veterinary services to the surrounding areas, including Mesa, Chandler, Gold Canyon, Florence, Queen Creek, San Tan, and Gilbert.

Compensation: $20 - $26 per hour, depending on experience.

Address: 17 N. Mountain Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Full-time, M-F (8a-5p), and every other Saturday (8a-2p)

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Client Communication
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Suggested specific, departmental, practice skills and/or type of environment or character of the practice

Why Join the VCA Apache Junction Animal Hospital?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

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