Veterinary Assisitant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation

401(k)

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Valley Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.

Duties include maintaining medical records, preparing surgical suite and surgical patients, filling prescriptions, performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging, and providing compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Qualifications

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Responsibilities

• Support Doctors and Technician team.
• Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Maintain medical records and assist with procedures.

Job description

VCA Valley Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

At VCA, 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 4,500 doctors, including 600+ 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 (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care 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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.