Emergency Vet Tech - Swing Shift (4pm-2am)

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Arizona; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid vacation

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Team in Mesa, AZ. This full-time role runs Wednesday through Saturday, 4 pm–2 am, offering a 12-hour swing schedule and a competitive hourly rate.

You will perform venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and patient assessments, while assisting in surgery, dentistry, lab work, and pharmacy. Compassionate care for hospitalized patients is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid veterinary technician credential.
• Emergency/critical care experience preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Support radiology and anesthesia monitoring.
• Conduct physical exams and patient assessments.
• Assist in surgical preparation and procedures.
• Support dentistry, laboratory work, and pharmacy tasks.
• Ensure patient recovery and comfort in hospitalization.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Job description

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Team in Mesa, AZ. This full-time role runs Wednesday through Saturday, 4 pm–2 am, offering a 12-hour swing schedule and a competitive hourly rate.

You will perform venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and patient assessments, while assisting in surgery, dentistry, lab work, and pharmacy. Compassionate care for hospitalized patients is essential.