Emergency Veterinary Technician

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire-on bonus

Job summary

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center in Tucson, AZ, seeks Vet Techs passionate about high-level patient care, clinical excellence, and continuous learning. Our Emergency Department treats a diverse caseload, emphasizing Fear-Free handling and teamwork to ensure patient safety and quality care for pets and owners.

We offer nights and mids on a full-time schedule (36+ hours/week) with a $500 hire-on bonus for qualified technicians ready to begin providing care immediately.

Qualifications

• Veterinary technicians with a strong work ethic in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to 36+ hours per week and 24/7 patient coverage.
• Careful triage, stabilization, and implementation of treatment plans in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary caregivers for critical patients in the Emergency Department.
• Triage, stabilize, and monitor patients while coordinating treatment plans.
• Support nursing, anesthesia, and critical care activities to maintain high patient care standards.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Critical care

Night shifts

Job description

Description

At SAVS, our focus is to offer the best care for Tucson’s pets. We are seeking Vet Techs who are deeply passionate about high-level patient care, clinical excellence, continued learning, and providing a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. We believe every animal that enters our Emergency Department deserves a dedicated advocate. Our technicians play an important role as the primary caregivers for critical patients who triage, stabilize, and ensure that treatment plans are implemented. We prioritize "Fear-Free" principles reduce patient stress and work as a team to patient safety and a high standard of care for patients and their owners. Our Emergency Department offers a diverse caseload that allows you to constantly sharpen your skills in nursing, anesthesia, and critical care.

Requirements

We are recruiting technicians with a strong work ethic who thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Available Shifts: Nights (6:00p - 6:00a) and Mids (11:00a - 11:00p, 1:00p - 1:00a).
• Commitment: Full-time (36+ hours/week). We value team members with open and flexible availability (Sunday - Saturday) to ensure our patients have 24/7 coverage.
• Compensation: Pay is dynamic and based on your clinical skill level and certification.
• Incentive: A $500 hire-on bonus is available for qualified technicians ready to begin providing care immediately.