Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced overnight Veterinary Assistant to join the Emergency Team. This full-time role offers day and swing shifts with a competitive hourly salary of $19–$22.

Duties include physical exams and patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy and patient recovery, as well as compassionate care of our

Responsibilities

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

Job description

VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is seeking an experienced overnight Veterinary Assistant to join the Emergency Team !

Location: 10425 E Drexel Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747 Schedule: Day and Swing Shifts, Full-Time Salary: $19 - $22 / hour

Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives. We rely on teamwork; each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients. Our hospital has a unique culture that values each person's skills and personality.

Why Join the VCA? We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant or technician career offers. 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.

Duties and skills:

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

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

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!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.