Certified Veterinary Technician - Growth, CE, & Benefits

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 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.