Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA El Mirage Animal Hospital in Surprise, AZ is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant who can deliver high-quality patient care and exceptional client service. The role involves exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy tasks, and compassionate animal care.

You will support the veterinarian and technicians in a fast-paced hospital, maintain a calm environment for pets and their families, and communicate

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant with credentialing.
• Experience in veterinary tasks and patient care is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams and surgeries.
• Monitor anesthesia and provide patient care.
• Perform dental, radiology, and clinical lab tasks as assigned.
• Communicate with clients about care plans and expectations.
• Maintain a calm, low-stress environment for patients and clients.

Skills

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Client communication

Compassionate care

Job description

Join the VCA El Mirage Animal Hospital Team!

Location : 12850 W Elm St, Surprise, AZ 85378

Schedule: Full-Time, 5-day work week

VCA El Mirage Animal Hospital is looking for a talented Veterinary Assistant with a strong work ethic, high-quality patient care, and exceptional client service. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment where they can remain detail-oriented

You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Client Communication
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are seeking full-time team members for our hospital! Part-time positions are also available. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's skill and personality.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating 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 and providing exceptional care to every patient.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $17 - $17.50 /hour.

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.