Veterinary Assistant - Compassionate Care&Client Experience

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick days

Well-being programs

Job summary

VCA El Mirage Animal Hospital in Surprise, AZ is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our full-time team. You will support doctors and technicians, perform routine tasks, and ensure high-quality client service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, embraces compassionate care for pets, and uses your credentialing knowledge to assist with exams, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, radiology, and patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Credentialing in veterinary field is valued.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Commitment to high-quality client service and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and provide recovery support.
• Prepare for surgery and assist veterinary team as needed.
• Perform dentistry tasks and radiology work as directed.
• Obtain venipuncture samples and place catheters when required.
• Support pharmacy duties and client communication with empathy.

Skills

Physical exams

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dentistry

Radiology

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Client communication

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA El Mirage Animal Hospital in Surprise, AZ is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our full-time team. You will support doctors and technicians, perform routine tasks, and ensure high-quality client service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, embraces compassionate care for pets, and uses your credentialing knowledge to assist with exams, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, radiology, and patient recovery.