Veterinary Assistant: Day Shift, Full-Time with Growth

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The schedule is day shift, full-time, with a competitive hourly salary of $19 - $21. Open to CVTs.

You will support clinical care, patient monitoring, radiology, dentistry, and laboratory work, contributing to compassionate care for our patients. Our team values collaboration, ongoing education, and a culture that recognizes each member's contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant or technician.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia.
• Willingness to work day shift/full-time.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Anesthesia monitoring during procedures.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Radiology and laboratory work.
• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Compassionate care of hospitalized animals.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation

Radiology

Venipuncture

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

CVT preferred

Job description

VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The schedule is day shift, full-time, with a competitive hourly salary of $19 - $21. Open to CVTs.

You will support clinical care, patient monitoring, radiology, dentistry, and laboratory work, contributing to compassionate care for our patients. Our team values collaboration, ongoing education, and a culture that recognizes each member's contributions.