Locum Technician

Marsveterinary; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Employee pet discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona in Mesa seeks experienced Veterinary Technicians for our AAHA-accredited, 18-doctor practice.

We value client-focused, mission-driven professionals with emergency experience. This 24-hour hospital offers CE, benefits, a 401(k) match, and opportunities for advancement in a collaborative environment. We provide a dynamic caseload, cross-training, and a supportive team that emphasizes high standards of patient care and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must have documented prior veterinary experience.
• CVT license preferred but not required.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willing to be cross-trained as receptionist and kennel assistant.
• Team player open to learning new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Veterinary experience

Flexibility in hours

Customer service

Communication skills

Cross-training as receptionist

Team player

Computer skills

CVT license

Education

CVT license (preferred)

Job description

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians to work at our well-established, AAHA-accredited, 18-doctor practice in Mesa, Arizona.

We are looking for qualified, experienced Technicians to be part of our exciting, growing team. Previous emergency experience HIGHLY preferred. Previous veterinary technician experience a MUST. Most importantly, must be client oriented and have high customer service skills.

We are a 24-hour emergency/specialty practice looking for Technicians with positive personalities; whose attributes reflect attention-to-detail, self-motivation, compassion, and reliability. Being a part of VCA affords many free CE classes, health and dental benefits, a matching 401(k) program, wellness program and opportunities for advancement. Competitive salary commensurate with experience for the right candidate.

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. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner'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
• Hold a current CVT license(preferred, not required)
• Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays
• Customer service skills
• Working knowledge of computers
• Excellent communications skills
• Capable of being cross-trained as receptionist and kennel assistant
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments

Why You Should Consider Us:

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 3,000 doctors, including 360+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills-and even learn some new techniques and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

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