Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital and Emergency Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a hybrid/part-time role (Sunday–Tuesday). The position offers an hourly salary of $20–$23 with a supportive, education-oriented culture.

You will help provide high-quality care, educate clients, and support team collaboration in a well-equipped AAHA-accredited hospital. Ideal candidates are energetic and friendly, committed to patient care, and ready to participate in a wide range of

Qualifications

• Energetic, outgoing and friendly personality.
• Ability to educate clients and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Communication skills

Job description

VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is seeking a full-time or part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our hybrid, AAHA-accredited animal hospital in Scottsdale, AZ. We have a unique, collaborative, and cohesive culture that celebrates individual and team success every day, and we work closely together to be the best!

Location: 10380 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Salary: $20-$23 / hour

Schedule: Part-time, Sunday through Tuesday

Our ideal candidate will have an energetic, outgoing, and friendly personality and will understand the importance of client education and communication.

If you want to look forward to coming to work every day, be fully utilized as a veterinary assistant, and practice high-quality veterinary medicine, see why we are different. We love what we do, and you will too! With us, it’s not just a job… It’s a way of life!

Why Join the VCA McCormick Ranch family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care

• Client education and care

• Pharmacy and medication administration

• Lab sample collection and processing

• Diagnostic imaging

• Surgical preparation and assisting

• Anesthesia monitoring

• Dentistry

• Medical recordkeeping

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 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 intended to be 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 (https://www.vcacareers.com/%22http://vcacareers.com//%22)