Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician for our fast-paced Emergency Department. The ideal candidate excels in client service and communication and can adapt to a high-energy environment.

Location is 4984 E 22nd St, Tucson. Schedule varies; the most frequent is a 3X12 alternative work week. Salary ranges from $18 to $30 per hour with comprehensive benefits and a focus on top-tier pet care.

Qualifications

• Must have documented previous experience.
• Flexibility in schedule.
• Client service skills and strong communication.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture and catheter placement as required.
• Assist in radiology and anesthesia monitoring.
• Perform physical exams and patient assessments.
• Prepare and assist in surgical procedures.
• Laboratory work and pharmacy duties.
• Care for hospitalized patients and patient recovery.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical exams

Surgical prep/assisting

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant (VA)or Certified Veterinary Technician to share in our exciting, fast-paced Emergency Department . Most importantly, the ideal candidate will have excellent client service and communication skills, as we are a client-centric practice.

Location: 4984 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711

Schedule: Varies based on hospital need; currently, the most frequent schedule will be 3X12 alternative work week

Salary Range : $ 18 - 30 per hour

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement—your pet's health is our top priority, and excellent service is our goal—very seriously. We aim to exceed every pet parent's expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have documented previous experience
• Flexibility in schedule
• Client Service Skills
• Working knowledge of computers
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and methods

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